By the end of March in 1973 the last American troops in Vietnam came home. The United States no longer felt like a country at war and people attacked life with a renewed enthusiasm.
The country entered its golden age and it all started with 1973. Here are 23 photos of the early '70s at their finest.
1
Parking Lot Fun
New Jersey in 1973.
2
Fun in the Park
A girl in 1973.
3
Beef
A drink on the couch in 1973.
4
Friends and a Bike
Leakey, Texas, 1973.
5
Whirly Bird
Playing in 1973.
6
A Dude in a Field
Overlooking San Francisco in 1973.
7
Sisters at Six Flags
An amusement park in 1973.
8
“My Then Boyfriend and I”
“I was 9th grade, he was a senior.” 1973.
9
Yellow and Brown
A very ‘70s living room in 1973.
10
“The 4th of July”
“My mom in 1973.”
11
Christmas Fits
At least, they BETTER be for Christmas.
12
Bad Boys
Trouble neighbors in 1973.
13
“My Sister and I”
“Meeting the Easter Bunny circa 1973.”
14
On Vacation
Spain in 1973.
15
Family Vacation
“My Mom, Aunt, and Grandparents.” 1973.
16
Biker Gang
Kids ready to ride in 1973.
17
Couple at Prom
Looking good in 1973.
18
Cocktails At Dinner
An old fashioned couple in 1973.
19
A ‘70s Wedding
Eating cake in 1973.
20
Dad and Daughter
Together on the swing chair.
21
New England Vacation
Hiking in 1973.
22
“A Friend of My Dad's”
“At Michigan State University, 1973.”
23
A Kid in 1973
The line for the Lenin mausoleum.
