While the Watergate scandal and conclusion of the Vietnam war dominated public headlines in 1973, Americans concerned themselves with having fun and rocking out.
Headlined by the iconic Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, people made sure the summer of '73 left a mark in memories everywhere.
1
Hanging Out in the Mud
Summer Jam, 1973.
2
Working at the Local Store
A summer job in 1973.
3
Summer Fit
Long and flowing in 1973.
4
Relaxing in the Pool
Summer of 1973.
5
Frisbee Playing
In the park, 1973.
6
“My Mom Catching a Fish”
In the Canadian summer of 1973.
7
Cooking Out
Toronto, 1973.
8
Talking With Friends
Leakey, Texas, 1973.
9
Practicing Archery
Camp in 1973.
10
Hanging Out
“At the river,” summer of 1973.
11
Fishing at the Pier
Greenport, Long Island, 1973.
12
The 4th of July
On a boat in 1973.
13
Summer Road Trip
Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan, 1973.
14
The Watkins Glen Summer Jam
A young couple in 1973.
15
With the Family Cars
The start of summer.
16
Playing Frisbee
“My grandpa and his brother,” August, 1973.
17
A Young Family
Backyard photo in 1973.
18
Soapbox Derby Car
Illinois in 1973.
19
Dad and Daughter
On a swing in 1973.
20
Easter Celebration
Spring, (early summer), 1973.
21
McDonald’s
A big sign, Utah, 1973.
22
Whirly Bird
Playground fun in 1973.
23
Family Reunion
Camping in 1973.