The 1960s might not seem like that long ago, but a lot has changed since then. There's no better way to illustrate that than with some photos from the era — and believe me, they're shocking. So without further ado, here are some photos that show just how different life was 55 years ago:
1. This catalogue, advertising color wedding photography:
2. These kids protesting against segregation:
3. This airline crew taking a little break mid-flight:
4. This hairdryer:
5. These office workers filing order requests for advertising space in the Yellow Pages directory:
6. This shot of Jane Fonda taking her newborn baby home from hospital — in her arms, in the front seat of a car:
7. This baby, drinking formula from a can:
8. This shockingly low gas price, at 30 cents per gallon:
9. This big sale at a local supermarket:
10. This Times Square billboard, featuring professional baseballer Roger Maris:
11. This coin-operated, pay-per-hour TV subscription service:
12. These people, shopping for the top music hits of the week:
13. This everyday New York subway ride:
14. These middle school students doing a practice drill in case of a nuclear attack:
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15. These instructions for newborn care:
16. This "modern" stroller:
17. This photo of the first McDonald's franchise location in Illinois:
18. This menu at a local chicken restaurant in San Francisco:
19. This fancy computer at a university:
20. This calculator (yes, that's actually a calculator):
21. This bomb shelter for sale at Shop-A-Rama:
22. This pro-mini skirt protest:
23. These cheerleader uniforms:
24. These "space age" outfits:
25. This "futuristic" kitchen:
26. These teens at an average high-school party:
27. And finally, this magazine cover:
What are your thoughts on these photos? Which one shocked you the most? Let's discuss in the comments below!
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