Many people think of the '70s as America's golden age. The period where technology, growth, freedom, and affordability all came together to produce a truly prosperous generation.
And what year is smack dab in the middle of the '70s? That's right, 1975. Let's remember it today with these 25 photos.
1
On the Couch
Relaxing in 1975.
2
The Who
Performing in Chicago, 1975.
3
Candid
A girl in her front yard. 1975.
4
A Man and His Nova
“He still talks about this car.”
5
On the Farm
After a day’s work in 1975.
6
Stevie Nicks
Stretching in 1975.
7
A California Beach
South of LA, 1975.
8
“Mom and Aunt”
Rebellious at 19.
9
Corn and a Truck
On the farm in 1975.
10
Building Models
Quite the Air Force in 1975.
11
Los Angeles Rams Players
Doing a kick dance in 1975.
12
Listening to Music
Fancy headphones in 1975.
13
Shopping at Kmart
A new store in 1975.
14
Holding Her Cat
Goth style in 1975.
15
My Dad and His Sister
Oklahoma City, 1975.
16
A Doctor
Working in a Radiology Office.
17
Cool Kids
Having fun in 1975.
18
Betty Ford
The first lady with reporters in New York in 1975.
19
Highway Traffic
California in 1975.
20
A Man and a Van
Arizona 1975.
21
The Boardwalk
Seaside Heights, NJ, taken in 1975.
22
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Forcing LA beach-goers to walk a detour around construction, 1975.
23
Riding Dirty
A kid in 1975.
24
The Chicago Skyline
A smoggy day in 1975.
25
Hanging Out
Teenagers in 1975.
