While the final Apollo mission was going to the moon, and while Watergate was well underway, the American people were living their best lives. (Aside from those in Vietnam.)
We've already given you plenty of photos showing what life was like in 1972, but here are 25 more.
1
A Dad and Two Sons
"The furniture is worn out. Don and Tom have grown up and soon will leave for college. Pat will have to cook for two." 1972.
2
With the Luggage
“I had to ride in back.”
3
The Ottawa 67's
Showing off men's fashion in 1972.
4
Looking Good and Blue
Ready for a night out, 1972.
5
Couple and New House
"We lived in our house for a year without any living room furniture. We wanted to furnish the room with things we loved, not early attic or leftovers." 1972.
6
Merryground
Moscow, 1972.
7
The Pantry
Fully stocked, 1972.
8
Hitchhiker
With his dog "Tripper" on Route 66, 1972.
9
House Party
"We really enjoy getting together with our friends to drink and dance. It's a wild party and we're having a great time." 1972.
10
“Hippies and Burnouts”
Michigan, 1972.
11
Parade
4th of July, 1972.
12
London
Look at those busses, 1972.
13
Donkey Basketball
For charity, and for fun.
14
Sitting Down
Memphis, 1972.
15
A Young Couple
Just married, 1972.
16
Mackinac Jack's
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1972.
17
House Party
Interesting wall decorations, 1972.
18
J.C. Penney Catalog
A night in for a musician, 1972.
19
California State University-Long Beach
Library, 1972.
20
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Stewardesses, 1972.
21
Cable Car
Toronto, 1972.
22
Paisley Wallpaper
Breakfast in 1972.
23
Messing
Around Medford Massachusetts, 1972.
24
London
Denmark street, 1972.
25
Dancing
School party, 1972.
