Once American troops came back from Vietnam in 1973, nobody needed any more invitation to have some fun.
People in the 1970s reveled in their relative prosperity and economic independence. Having a good time happened all the time. Here are 20 photos of what that looked like.
1
Beach Day Fun
Friends in the early ‘70s.
2
Block Party
35th Street, New York, 1973.
3
Last Day of School
Elated kids, 1970s.
4
A Day Trip
To the San Gabriel River, 1970s.
5
A Sweet 16 Party
Broward County Florida, 1977.
6
NY State Fair
Portrait A young couple in the ‘70s.
7
“Barb and Steve”
Halloween of 1974 in Memphis.
8
Happy Photographer
Doing what he loves, 1970s.
9
“My Dad”
“Happy about his new tie.” Mid 1970s.
10
Collecting Shells
Quality family time, 1970s.
11
College Friends
A good time at school, 1970s.
12
Camping Trip
Happy kids, 1970s.
13
Young Woman
Chilling on a boat in the ‘70s.
14
High Times Magazine
An ad from the 1970s.
15
Fun on the Swingboats
Farthing Downs, Surrey, 1978.
16
A 30th Birthday Party
Cut the cake.
17
“My Grandmother”
“On her wedding day,” 1970s.
18
Sledding
Scotland in the late ‘70s.
19
A London Fun Run
With the British Telecommunications mascot, Buzby.
20
Bob Ross
Painting for an audience in Alaska during his time in the military. 1975-1978.
