Just one year into the '70s, 1971 truly embodied the spirit of the decade. Whether it was young people attending Vietnam demonstrations, the opening of Disney World, or just students heading to school and seeing their friends, the year was truly one to remember — and we have the photographs to prove it.
From Richard Nixon's presidential duties to Hunter S. Thompson's heading to Las Vegas, here are 28 more photos of what the world looked like in 1971.
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“American soldier John Kerry, spokesman for the VVAW (Vietnam Veterans Against the War), speaks to the press at an outdoor event in Washington D.C., April 21, 1971.”
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“Barack Obama Sr. and his son. This was the only time he ever met him. 1971.”
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“Construction Of WTC NYC 1971.”
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“A policeman breaks a soccer fan's glasses, Belfast, 1971.”
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“Northern Ireland, The Bogside, Londonderry 1971. Photo by Don McCullin.”
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“1971. A prankster alters the famous Hollywood sign.”
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“A Vietnam veteran throws his war medal at the Capitol building in protest of the war. April 23, 1971.”
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“Tehran university students in 1971.”
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“Hunter S. Thompson and Oscar Zeta Acosta at Caesar’s Palace, 1971.”
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“Richard Nixon visiting Mobile, AL in 1971 for the groundbreaking of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Project.”
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“Larry King's mugshot, December 20, 1971. Arrested for failing to deliver $5K to New Orleans DA Jim Garrison to finance his investigation of the JFK assassination. All charges dropped against King.”
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“Queen Elizabeth II Riding in the Trooping The Colour Parade in 1971.”
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“Anti-fascist demonstration 10 October 1971, Milan, Italy.”
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“First Day of Senior Year, 70's fashion. 1971.”
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More Photos Of What The World Looked Like In 1971
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“My mom and dad, 1971.”
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“2500-year celebration of the Persian Empire. Persepolis, Iran. October 1971.”
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“American Airlines, 1971.”
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“McCleans toothpaste 1971.”
23
“Chris Evert at the 1971 US Open.”
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“Burt Reynolds between scenes on the set of Deliverance, 1971.”
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“Muhammad Ali weighing 214lbs and 6'3" in 1971. The GOAT.”
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“Angie and David Bowie with their son Zowie - 1971.”
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“A 7/Eleven convienence store in 1971.”
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