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Ridiculous History
The Orphan Train: That Time the US Auctioned Children Via Rail
Jul 25, 2024
The podcast discusses the disturbing history of orphan trains in the US, exploring efforts to improve public health, child auctions and labor proposals, the controversial practice of sending children to farming communities, challenges in documentation and oversight, and the impact of the orphan train movement on the foster care system.
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- Orphan train movement aimed to provide orphans better life in rural settings
- Criticism arose over lack of vetting in placements and cultural assimilation issues
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