1974

  • Left: A young woman in a crop top and jeans leans against an old car with the door open. Right: A group of people smile and hold a sign reading "Best Editing of a Sound Recording Nixon.

    30 Retro Photos From 1974 That Capture the Era Perfectly

    From bell-bottoms and feathered hair to shag carpets, these 1974 photos capture the nostalgic charm of an unforgettable year.

    Gas lines, resignation headlines, and mood rings — 1974 wasn’t subtle. The year cracked open with the country deep in recession and ended with a president stepping down for the first time in U.S. history. In between, Americans tuned into…