35 Captivating Images That Perfectly Capture Life In The 1970s

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant sights and scenes of the 1970s with this captivating collection of images. From the smallpox vaccination scar to the perpetual towel contraptions to dry hands, these iconic things offer a window into the diverse tapestry of life during this dynamic decade.

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Each image is a time capsule, transporting us to a period defined by cultural shifts, political upheaval, and social change. These snapshots give us insight into the everyday experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people living in the 1970s.

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Are you excited to see 35 captivating images that perfectly encapsulate the essence of life in the 1970s? Let's get started! Also, don't forget to vote for the most memorable one.

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#1. Smallpox Vaccination Scar! Who has one?

Source: Planet2527

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#2. I’m feeling really dizzy and my cheeks hurt real bad

Source: Reddit User

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#3. Mom thought she was doing good

She discovered McCalls sewing patterns and decided to make me and my sisters wear these atrocious clothes 🤣🤣🤣

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Source: ahamay65

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#4. Pop some Boston into the cassette deck and let's cruise

Source: earthman34

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#5. Early ‘70s / Early 70’s, Cheers

Source: headsr_llo

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#6. Me and my little brother. Halloween - 1973

Source: dukesinatra

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#7. Spencer Gifts ! My friends and I would head straight to the poster rack

Source: Planet2527

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#8. If you ever used one of these perpetual towel contraptions to dry your hands in the 1970s you’re probably immune to all forms of viruses and diseases now

Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#9. Lincoln Logs arrived at the thrift store today. Imagine how long they've been in someone's closet

Source: The_Patriot

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#10. Ahhh Always Best In The Tin

Source: emsym

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#11. So I have an awesome 70s smoking room. Tell me what u think

Source: hotpinkoffspring

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#12. Who else loved watching, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, in 1974 & 1975?

Source: rastroboy

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#13. SILLY PUTTY! Remember copying the funny pages from the news paper?

Source: Planet2527

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#14. Remember “Wacky Packages” trading cards from Topps? (1967-77)

Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#15. I can smell this picture

When we got bored with our cap guns we started bashing the whole rolls with a hammer! Fun times in the 1970s!

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Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#16. You are from the 70's. If you remember the soda machines with the cup and crushed ice dispenser

Source: Planet2527

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#17. Live from N.y. 1976

Source: Reddit User

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#18. Only the lucky kids got these in the anonymous Christmas gift exchange in school

Source: Joesdad65

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#19. I think these were created to give 70's children nightmares

Source: touristspleasegoaway

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#20. Anybody remember these guys?

Source: mwuttke86

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#21. Barefoot Gas Pedal, Hurst Shifter, and Boston

Source: Adventure_tom

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#22. Pizza day was the best day of the week in elementary school in the 70s

Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#23. Long John Silver’s in the late 1970s was something special

Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#24. If you didn't take him up on the roof, you didn't truly "live" the 70s

Source: The_Patriot

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#25. Moon boots. If you lived in a cold climate, you wore them

Source: mistermeek67

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#26. If you know, you know. This guy was sort of like the Steve Irwin of the '70s

Source: Medical-One9202

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#27. What were you chewing back in the day?

Source: mistermeek67

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#28. Water Rockets

Source: akujidragon

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#29. My dream car and bike when I was 10

Source: Kidz4Carz

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#30. I now realize everyone was drunk on this show

Match Game was my favorite game show as a kid. Gene Rayburn was the man, then you throw in Charles Nelson Reilly, Richard Dawson, the Doritos guy and the bank broad from Beverly Hillbillies and you’ve got comedy gold. I’m pretty they were all drunk.

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Source: Giveitallyougot714

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#31. Am I the only one that had one of these?

This was the Krazy Wheel, or Krazy Kar. (This isn’t me in the photo but dang it looks like me with that bowl cut!) I used to have such a blast!

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Source: Reddit User

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#32. Who else loved Underdog and his villains?

Source: Seen2much4now

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#33. Who remembers Digital Derby?

Source: Bulminator

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#34. Remember when Dairy Queen was a takeout stand? (1970s-80s)

Source: Quick_Presentation11

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#35. Members of a cult or a flower selling cartel?

They were a common sight selling flowers at intersections, at least in my area. But towards the end of the decade they all but disappeared. And, yes, they were usually barefooted.

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Source: Gee-Oh1

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