With the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, the United States officially ended its involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973. At the same time, the people back home were living their best life.
With the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, the United States officially ended its involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973. At the same time, the people back home were living their best life.
To see what that looked like back then, check out these 25 photos of life and the world in 1973. We've already shown you plenty, but what's a few more?
1
Motorcyclist From Leakey Texas
Stops to talk with friends near San Antonio, May 1973.
2
Frisbee
Playing with friends in the park.
3
Whirly Bird
Blisters, crushed fingers and kids flying everywhere, 1973.
4
Hanging Out
New Jersey parking lot, 1973.
5
Friend on the Beach
Iran, 1973.
6
Ad for the Ideal Kitchen
Cooking pies.
7
Hanging Out
Leakey, Texas, 1973.
8
Dirt Track Racing
A Saturday night in 1973.
10
Reno, Nevada
City street in 1973.
11
A Girl Walking Her Rabbit
Shinagawa, Japan, 1973.
12
Watching TV
From a found ektachrome slide.
13
Sign
Painting In a supermarket, 1973.
14
Student Worker
At the local cornerstore.
15
Wedding Photo
With parents, 1973.
16
A Party in 1973
ELEVEN spray cheeses and Mrs. Roper.
17
Real Farmer
Tractor drivers in 1973.
18
Dressed for the Cold
Toddlers in Greenland.
19
Street Corner
New York’s East Side, 1973.
20
The National Bank Tower
1300 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon, January 1973.
21
Snowfall
Even in California, 1973.
22
Company Christmas Party
At the Villa Rosa, 1973.
23
Dressed for Confirmation
Sweden, 1973.
24
House Party
Playing in Milwaukee.
25
Playing a Game
My grandpa and his brother, August 1973.
