While the final Apollo mission was going to the moon, and while Watergate was well underway, the American people were living their best lives. (Aside from those in Vietnam.)
We've already given you plenty of photos showing what life was like in 1972, but here are 25 more.
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"The furniture is worn out. Don and Tom have grown up and soon will leave for college. Pat will have to cook for two." 1972.
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“I had to ride in back.”
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Showing off men's fashion in 1972.
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Ready for a night out, 1972.
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"We lived in our house for a year without any living room furniture. We wanted to furnish the room with things we loved, not early attic or leftovers." 1972.
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With his dog "Tripper" on Route 66, 1972.
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"We really enjoy getting together with our friends to drink and dance. It's a wild party and we're having a great time." 1972.
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Look at those busses, 1972.
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For charity, and for fun.
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In Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1972.
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Interesting wall decorations, 1972.
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A night in for a musician, 1972.
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Around Medford Massachusetts, 1972.
