17 photos that will make you see the 1940s differently
With much of the decade dominated by World War II, the 1940s have not gone down in history as the happiest of times. But the 40s had much more to them than war. Swing dancing, jazz, fabulous fashion, classic film, and even the first computer all helped to define the decade as well.
People of the 1940s did the best they could to smile through the tough times. Take a look at these photos from 40s to see what we mean.
Miss America contestants in 1945.
1940s sweethearts
Trying to stay cool in the summer, NYC, 1943
Two sailors celebrating the end of WWll.
Ladies looking fabulous on their bikes.
Salvador Dalí painting “The Face of War”, 1941.
Skate to work, save gas!
Red Cross women dancing with soldiers.
At the Venice Pier Fun House in 1940. As the bowl spins, people fight for leverage to stay in the center.
Swing dancing in the 1940s
1940s men hamming it up in Victorian bathing suits
A group of 1940s students doing their schoolwork while drinking some Coca Cola.
1940s Navy diver
Cool camera trickery in 1945
Danish explorer Peter Freuchen and his wife Dagmar Freuchen Gale, 1947
Tattoo parlor, 1942
Marlyn Wescoff and Ruth Lichterman reprogramming ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer, in 1946.
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Reblogged this on Pacific Paratrooper and commented:
We haven’t looked at the Home Front in some time now; the Hobo Hippie will help us out. Let’s give her new blog a round of applause! Terrific photos!!
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Very cool blog site! Enjoy your refreshing style tremendously! 💛 Elizabeth
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so glad you enjoyed the post Elizabeth-ana
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thanks for your kind comment ana
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Thanks so much for this very illuminating glance into the domestic side of the 1940s–these photos are priceless. I found out about it through GP Cox and have reblogged it on my WP blog: PT Boat Red–about my father’s days on the Navy’s PT Boats in WWII. I’m sure my readers will thoroughly enjoy it and I’m glad to share your fine work with my network. I’ll be sure to follow your work going forward–thanks again! Steve Stahley
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Steve -so glad you enjoyed the post-your blog is terrific-I will enjoy exploring it. ana
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hey Steve your blog is terrific-happily following it-wonderful articles. So glad you enjoy my blog-It’s so much fun to do!! best ana
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This brought back some great memories. Just looked at your blog-love it-terrific articles and pics. ana
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so glad you enjoyed it ana
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hey Bev thanks for your kind comments-love your blog too -so much fun-I cannot see the “like” button on your posts-do you have them? best ana
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I came here from pacific paratrooper blog – and wanted to say this was enlightening – the students drinking coke felt like a staged ad – but it was still good – and s many fun photos – peace!
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so glad you liked the post. Love your blog and am happily following it. best ana
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thanks my friend – and this blog is not active anymore – might be later – but just FYI
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