In 1978, the Vietnam War was grew smaller in the nation's rear view mirror, and a golden age of fun and expression exploded. And have fun people did, before the decade of greed came and took it all away.
There might have been no better year to be alive than 1978, provided you had the funds to enjoy it.
We've already given you plenty of photos showing what life looked like back then, but for your continued amusement, here are 24 more.
1
Jet Ski Riding
Lake cabin party, 1978.
2
Disco Dancing
Oklahoma, April 17, 1978.
3
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson, Wyoming, 1978.
4
Good Luck With Your Car
The Blizzard of 1978, Boston.
5
Peaches Records and Tapes
Bethel Park, PA, 1978.
6
Shopping
Chief Auto Parts, 1978.
7
Dancing in the Streets
Tokyo, 1978.
8
Young Couple
Together since 1978.
9
Musician
Playing on the street, San Francisco.
10
Chilling on the Block
Avenue C, Lower East side, New York, 1978. Photo by Philip Pocock.
11
Houghing the Pipe
Tobacco or not?
12
Hearty Dinner
The Pines Resort Hotel, Fallsburg, New York, 1978.
13
Balboa Island Ferry
Newport Beach, CA, 1978. Photo by Elisa Leonelli.
14
Girl at a Carnival
Brooklyn, New York, 1978. Photo by Mary Ellen Clark.
15
Hilton Hotel
Jakarta, Indonesia, 1978.
16
Skatepark
Long Beach Island, Beach Haven, NJ, 1978.
17
Slick Vendor
Maine Road, Man City, 1978.
18
Powell & Hyde Sts.
San Francisco, 1978.
19
Marquette University
Students enjoying drinks and conversation at a local bar.
20
Beach Chair
NYC Subway, 1978. Photo by Toby Old.
21
Star Wars
Opening in Japan, June 24, 1978.
22
An Outdoor Service
Halifax, West Yorkshire, 1978.
23
Opening Ceremonies
Beachwood Place, Cleveland, OH, on August 21, 1978.
24
Dutch Army Exercises
At Den Helder, 1978.
