In 1971, President Nixon lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, and young people around the country celebrated by rocking out to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
In 1971, President Nixon lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, and young people around the country celebrated by rocking out to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. It was a year of carryover revolution and freedom from the '60s, and we took full advantage.
We've already shown you plenty of photos of what life looked like in 1971, but here are 24 more.
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On the Davenport, 1971.
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After winning the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant, Oprah Winfrey was hired to do news for a local radio station and was later Nashville’s first black female news anchor, 1971.
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Aboard American Airlines’ first 747 in 1971.
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People watching policemen inspect long hair. Those caught had their hair cut on spot.
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On a camping trip, 1971.
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As Jet Magazine's "Beauty of The Week" on June 24th, 1971.
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And a dirt bike in 1971.
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“My girlfriends and I, 1971. “
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Pierre Trudeau Handing out cigars to reporters outside the hospital where future prime minister Justin Trudeau was born. Dec 25, 1971.
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Looking after an abandoned baby, 1971.
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A proto punk band in 1971.
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At a certain club, 1971.
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And some nice boots, 1971.
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Hitting some moves in 1971.
