Welcome to a blast from the past! To decade of with the last Apollo missions (Apollo 17) and the Cold War continued. Where bell-bottom jeans, lava lamps, side-burns, and platform shoes were the coolest things in town. A decade of new technology. For music it was the decade of the break up of the Beatles and the death of Elvis Presley. Yes, we speak of the 1970's! To find out all about America during the 1970's click the links above and get ready to be....

The Economy

The economy of the 1970s in America was not exactly an economical state that anyone would want to be in. Inflation, unemployment, and shortage of everything.

American Life

A lot of things can change in over three decades. From food, to traditions, to customs, and music. The people of America began new hobbies and fashion trends that were never seen before. It goes without saying that the Americans of the 1970s had many of the luxuries we enjoy today. To find out more about how different it was 33 years ago click on the link above.

Foreign Affairs

After a tumultuous series of events that took a toll on American and Soviet affairs during the sixties-most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis-tensions between the USSR and USA during the 1970’s remained palpable among the globe.  These tensions attributed to the Cold War and other Proxy Wars in other countries on earth.  

Technological Advancements

The technological Advances during the 1970's showed significant progress for the economy during that time. Technological Advances at this time include Cell phones, video games, printers, Spaceships, Video Game Consoles and Many more. To see the advances of the 70's click on the "Technological Advances" button above.

Political Developments/Issues