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:
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This catalogue, advertising color wedding photography:
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These kids protesting against segregation:
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This airline crew taking a little break mid-flight:
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These office workers filing order requests for advertising space in the Yellow Pages directory:
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This shot of Jane Fonda taking her newborn baby home from hospital — in her arms, in the front seat of a car:
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This baby, drinking formula from a can:
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This shockingly low gas price, at 30 cents per gallon:
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This big sale at a local supermarket:
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This Times Square billboard, featuring professional baseballer Roger Maris:
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This coin-operated, pay-per-hour TV subscription service:
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These people, shopping for the top music hits of the week:
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These middle school students doing a practice drill in case of a nuclear attack:
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These instructions for newborn care:
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This “modern” stroller:
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This photo of the first McDonald’s franchise location in Illinois:
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This menu at a local chicken restaurant in San Francisco:
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This fancy computer at a university:
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This calculator (yes, that’s actually a calculator):
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This bomb shelter for sale at Shop-A-Rama:
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This pro-mini skirt protest:
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These cheerleader uniforms:
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These “space age” outfits:
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This “futuristic” kitchen:
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These teens at an average high-school party:
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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!