With the Vietnam war in full swing, those Americans still at home were left to protest, or distract themselves with fun, family, and friends.
We've already shown you many photos of what the world looked likein 1973, but here are 28 new ones.
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“Utah, 1973. We immigrated to the US the next year with our USAF stepdad.”
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With displays for the new "Big Plain" burger, a toppingless hamburger, and 7-UP served in the iconic inverted "Uncola" glasses. 1973 7-UP annual report photo.
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Marriott, New Orleans, 1973.
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State Beach Rhode Island, June 1973. Photo by Hope Alexander.
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At Auburn University, 1973.
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Addison and Western, Chicago, 1973.
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Along the Pacific Highway in Tigard, Oregon. December, 1973.
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From his front yard stand on Main Street in Aspen, Colorado, 1973.
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(Without front teeth.) 1973.
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New York subway, May, 1973.
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Smile for the camera, or not. 1973.
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Enjoying some Seagram's 7 and Coke in their furnished basement bar with their little dog. A found photo. 1973.
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East 167th Street, South Bronx, NY, 1973.
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Men who served and participated, in 1973. Photo by Mitch Epstein.
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East Ave, Rochester NY, dated 1973.
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At 7-Eleven, circa 1973.
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A crowded table in 1973.
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Cincinnati, Ohio in June 1973.
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After its opening in 1973.
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Styling with a hat and scarf.
