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.
1
“First Trip to a McDonald's”
“Utah, 1973. We immigrated to the US the next year with our USAF stepdad.”
2
7-UP Sales Director at Burger King
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.
3
Dining at the “Roof Top”
Marriott, New Orleans, 1973.
4
Misquamicut
State Beach Rhode Island, June 1973. Photo by Hope Alexander.
5
Sigma Chi Derby Day
At Auburn University, 1973.
6
Jack In The Box
Addison and Western, Chicago, 1973.
7
College Students
Memphis, TN in 1973.
8
Practicing Archery
Teenagers in 1973.
9
Businesses and Cars
Along the Pacific Highway in Tigard, Oregon. December, 1973.
10
A Boy Sells Lemonade
From his front yard stand on Main Street in Aspen, Colorado, 1973.
11
“My Dad and Me”
On a swing in 1973.
12
Family Vacation
(Without front teeth.) 1973.
13
Michigan State University
In the dorms, 1973.
14
Group Photo
Scarborough, England.
15
Graffiti
New York subway, May, 1973.
16
“My Mom”
On Christmas, 1973.
17
Family Dinner
Smile for the camera, or not. 1973.
18
A Middle-Aged Couple
Enjoying some Seagram's 7 and Coke in their furnished basement bar with their little dog. A found photo. 1973.
19
Kids Being Kids
East 167th Street, South Bronx, NY, 1973.
20
Vietnam Veterans Day Parade, NYC
Men who served and participated, in 1973. Photo by Mitch Epstein.
21
“My Great Aunt and Great Uncle's Apartment”
East Ave, Rochester NY, dated 1973.
22
Reading From the Magazine Rack
At 7-Eleven, circa 1973.
23
Easter Celebration
A crowded table in 1973.
24
Fun Family Fashion
Family photo in 1973.
25
Fountain Square
Cincinnati, Ohio in June 1973.
26
Swingset
Indiana in 1973.
27
The Sydney Opera House
After its opening in 1973.
28
Stay Warm
Styling with a hat and scarf.
