The 1970s was a decade defined by social progress, cultural revolution, and a carefree attitude that permeated through every walk of life.
The 1970s was a decade defined by social progress, cultural revolution, and a carefree attitude that permeated through every walk of life. Thanks to the Vietnam War, young people were politically conscious, and knew what they wanted out of life. They wanted the freedom to have a good time.
It all had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was 1970.
Here are 25 photos showing what life looked like in the first year of America's golden decade.
1
“Posing for my Boyfriend”
After our high school dance, 1970.
2
The Pink Floyd Family
Enjoying a day at the beach in 1970.
3
“My Grandparents”
The night they met in 1970.
4
A Camping Trip
The Canadian Rockies, 1970.
5
Atlanta International Pop Festival
Chilling in 1970.
6
ZZ Top
Performing at a high school prom in 1970.
7
Shelley Duvall
On the set of “Brewster McCloud,” 1970.
8
A Wedding Day
Eating cake in 1970.
9
Posing for a Photo
With a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
10
“My Grandma and Her Friends”
A stoop around 1970.
11
Hitch-Hiking Hippies
Living free in 1970.
12
Poolside Party
California in 1970.
13
Daytona Beach Trip
A dad and his sons, 1970.
14
Summer Solstice Celebration
Stockholm, Sweden, 1970.
15
In Vietnam
“My Dad,” in 1970.
16
“My Dad’s First Wife”
A beach in 1970.
17
On Vacation
The summer of 1970.
18
Vietnam Veterans Protesting the Vietnam War
“We won’t fight another rich man's war,” 1970.
19
Harrison Ford
Working as a carpenter in 1970.
20
Disco Dancing
Aspen, Colorado, 1970.
21
Cali Physics Teacher
Teaching wave mechanics in 1970.
22
2nd Platoon
Fort Ord, California, 1970.
23
Harlem
New York in 1970.
24
Graduating From High School
A happy kid in 1970.
25
Jackie Chan
Chilling in 1970.
