As decades fly by, the people and moments that made it memorable go with it. There are some super memorable images from each decade, some of them are pretty universal, while others are more personal. It's very cool to have a look back on how life was so many decades ago and then compare them to society today. There are plenty of celebrities from the 40s, 50s, and so forth who have helped to shape the world as it is today. It is very important to remember these individuals and recognize them for the good things they have done.

Nostalgia is a funny feeling to feel and kind of a bittersweet experience to have. The nostalgic images collected here are from the 1940s, which began over 80 years ago. Known as the 'war years,' this decade came with a lot of emotion and turmoil. Some new technology came from this era, as well as some very important events and some very famous people.

Travel back to the past with a collection of images of people from the 1940s that some might remember and others might be learning about for the first time. Here are 24 images that everyone can appreciate for some reason or another.