With the Vietnam War finally over, 1976 was a year to relax, rejoice, and celebrate America's Bicentennial.
With the Vietnam War finally over, 1976 was a year to relax, rejoice, and celebrate America's Bicentennial.
We've already shown you plenty of photos of what the world looked like in 1976, but for such a special year, you get to also enjoy these 25 new entries.
1
Classic ‘70s Fit
Posing in front of a fountain.
2
The Bi-Centennial
Crowds gather to watch Op Sail with the twin towers in the background.
3
Altier's Shoes
At Penn-Can Mall in the town of Cicero, New York, north of Syracuse. This picture was taken soon after the mall’s opening in 1976.
4
The Hot Summer
Cooling off in London, 1976.
5
Some Buds
Plains, Georgia, 1976.
6
Montreal Suburbs
Teenagers playing around.
7
Slide
Grab a burlap sack and get going.
8
Cony Island
The swing ride, 1976.
9
Spring Street at Mulberry
Little Italy, New York, 1976.
10
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Grand Opening Shrewsbury, NJ, 1976.
11
“My Dad”
As a canoe guide, 1976. Ely, MN.
12
Lee Jeans
The three-piece denim ensemble, 1976.
13
McDonald's
Outside dining area, 1976.
14
10,000 Miles “July 2-Sept 2, 1976.
My girl, her pooch, and me. In a 1972 Chevy small block.”
16
Two Workers
From Tehran's Red Light District, 1976.
17
American Cosplay
Ben Franklin costume, 1976.
18
“My Grandma and Aunt”
In New York City, 1976.
19
Workers at a Dairy Queen
West Columbia, Texas, January 15, 1976.
20
A Young Man's Bedroom
Is that a teenager?
21
Corner Sisters
Harlem, New York, by Ming Smith, 1976.
22
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor
A birthday in 1976.
23
Roosevelt Mall
Northeast Philly, 1976.
24
Bicentennial Parade
July 4, 1976. (Obviously.)
25
The Bump
Dancing couple in 1976.
