Over the last decade few decades, the Baby Boomers worked hard to earn their reputations as selfish and disagreeable grumps.
But back in the 1970s, that same generation led progressive social movements while enjoying their lives to the fullest.
What happened? In short, the 1980s shift.
Here are 22 pics of boomers being happy-go-lucky in the 1970s, before the 1980s got to them.
1
Soda in the Park
A young woman in the 1970s.
2
The Runaways
A photoshoot on the closed Glendale Highway for Chopper Magazine.
3
College Friends
Girls in the 1970s.
4
“My Radio DJ Father”
Overlooking the French Quarter, mid 1970s.
5
Hippie Van
Hippies in the early 1970s.
6
“My Uncle”
“On his base in Vietnam.”
7
Protesting Together
Two women in 1973.
8
Photo With a Goat
A young couple in the 1970s.
9
Trip to the Beach
Friends in the 1970s.
10
Parent Parade
Supporting their LGBTQ youth.
11
Fun and Games
Joking couple in the 1970s.
12
Scouts
In the auditorium, 1970s.
13
Family Photo
With the rebel son, early 1970s.
14
“My Grandma”
Looking cool in the 1970s.
15
“My Dad (White T-Shirt) in the ‘70s”
“He should have been in Grease.
16
Parking Lot Hangouts
Friends in the 1970s.
17
“My Mom”
A summer day in the 1970s.
18
Mother and Daughter
Motherhood in the 1970s.
19
Fun in the Kitchen
Lighthearted in the 1970s.
20
Happy Hour
Post school stews in the 1970s.
21
Afternoon Fun
Nothing better in the 1970s.
22
A Funny Dad
Joking in the 1970s.
