With the Vietnam War and its social protests in full swing at the turn of the decade, 1970 got busy.
But while America sent its young men to fight in a jungle half way around the world, everyone else lived their best life.
Here are 21 photos of life in 1970 that the history books probably skipped.
1
“Posing for My Boyfriend”
“After our high school dance, 1970.”
2
Roller Skating Couple
And their Mustang.
3
Hair Products
A drugstore in 1970.
4
Technician
Preparing a Soxhlet extractor for operation, June 1970.
5
“My Grandma”
“After winning a drag race with her corvette, 1970.”
6
A Dorm Room
Arizona State University, Sahuaro Hall, 1970.
7
1st Birthday Party
A baby in 1970.
8
An AMC
On a Marina, 1970.
9
High School Sweethearts
A couple in 1970.
10
“My Parents”
On a date in 1970.
11
Carnation Instant Breakfast
An ad in 1970.
12
A Dude on the Beach
New Jersey, 1970.
13
A “Romper Room”
Lexington KY, July of 1970.
14
Barbara Eden
In her 1969 428 Cobra Jet Mach 1, 1970.
15
Jarts
The 1970 Sears Wishbook.
16
Businessmen
Dressed up in 1970.
17
An Airport in Hawaii
A trip in 1970.
18
“My Parents”
“En route to their honeymoon, 1970.”
19
Two Girls
Playing with Mom’s curlers in 1970.
20
Four Women in Damascus
Syria in 1970.
21
The World Trade Center
Under construction, from Duane Street. 1970.
