20 Photos from Life in 1969 That History Class Skipped
The following images depict everyday and cultural moments from 1969, a year remembered for historic events such as the moon landing and the Woodstock Festival.
Furthermore, on November 3, 1969, Richard Nixon became President of the United States, and outlined his plans to end the Vietnam War.
These pictures show how young people dressed, what they did in their free time, how they traveled, and aspects of daily life.
In 1969, vintage cars and motorcycles were a common sight in cities, homes looked different than they do today, and during the summer, people enjoyed picnics or trips to the beach.
Young Woman
Young woman in her kitchen. 1969.
Woodstock
Woodstock traffic, 1969.
Kids
Warren, New Hampshire, 1969.
Vietnamese People
Vietnamese father with his whole family, 1969.
Fashion Kids
These kids were fashion leaders, 1969.
People on a Bike
The year is 1969 and five people are on a bike.
NYC, 1969
NYC, summer of 1969.
Hawaii, 1969
“My newleywed parents in Hawaii, 1969.”
Wedding Day
“My mom on her wedding day with her dad, 1969.”
Tennessee, 1969
“My mom is second from left. My aunt is on the right. Tennessee, 1969.”
Alexandria, Egypt
“My late father and mother in Alexandria, Egypt, 1969.”
Inglewood, California
Morningside High School, Inglewood, California, August 1969.
Friday Night Lights
“Me, ready for Friday Night Lights, 1969.”
Iran, 1969
Laundry day. Iran, 1969.
Michigan, 1969
Having a wonderful cacation in Michigan, 1969.
Rolling Stones Concert
Girl at a Rolling Stones concert in 1969.
Summer Day
“Enjoying a summer day in 1969 with my mother, brother, and grandmother.”
Georgia, 1969
Backpacking through the Appalachian Trail. Georgia, 1969.
Woodstock, 1969
A hippie at Woodstock, 1969.
July 21, 1969
A girl holding The Washington Post newspaper about the first Moon landing (Apollo 11). July 21, 1969.