Bell bottoms, muscle cars, and the color brown: Three things that defined the 1970s, and helped them earn their status as America's golden age.
Bell bottoms, muscle cars, and the color brown: Three things that defined the 1970s, and helped earn the status as America's golden age.
As the '70s perfect midpoint, 1975 embodied those three commodities and much more, propelling a post-Vietnam War society into its next phase.
Here are 25 photos of what life looked like in 1975 that your history books probably skipped.
1
The Back of a Truck
Life in the country in 1975.
2
Clint Eastwood
And his new 1975 Ferrari 308 GTB.
3
Demi Moore
In Roswell, New Mexico, 1975.
4
Wrigley Field Vendor
“Peanuts Here” in 1975.
5
“My Dad”
“Only two years after immigrating from Palestine. Really embracing American culture.”
6
“No Parking”
Taking her job seriously, 1975.
7
“My Mom”
“She says she never smoked, but I’m not so sure.” 1975.
8
“My Elementary School Class”
About 1975, NYC.
9
The Eagles
Band photo, 1975.
10
“Uncle in 1975”
Posing with his Mark IV Lincoln Continental.
11
A Man and His Van
Scottsdale, AZ, 1975.
12
“My Dad in 1975”
“Posed next to his first car.”
13
New York City
42nd Street, 1975.
14
Stevie Nicks
Stretching in 1975.
15
Van Halen
“Performing at my high school, 1975.”
16
“My Mom”
“In a Romanian national costume, 1975.”
17
A Stacked Back Seat
Queen on the Move in 1975.
18
High Schoolers
Friend group in between classes, 1975.
19
High Fashion
New York City in 1975.
20
An Uncle With His Nephew
James Franco doppelgänger in 1975.
21
Japan
Billboards aplenty in 1975.
22
A Stoic Soldier
The Army in 1975.
23
“Me and My Mom”
Vacation in 1975.
24
“My Mom at 16 Years Old”
“With her Camaro in 1975.”
25
Bay City Rollers
With gold records, 1975.
