Documenting the destruction caused by the 1938 hurricane along New
England's coast and the ways in which victims united to rebuild their
communities.
The Hurricane of 1938 was one of the most devastating storms to strike
New England's Atlantic coast. It forever changed the landscapes of
cities and towns in its path. Throughout the hurricane, the Coast Guard
worked tirelessly to provide aid to countless displaced residents.
Entire communities were leveled by the hurricane's powerful winds and
waves.
After the storm subsided and the destruction was evident, the enormous
task of rebuilding and reuniting the community began.