With every decade that passes, a ton of images, memories, and moments pass by with it. Every decade is unique and important. Every decade has its own icons, places, gadgets, events, toys, games, and so much more that make it stand out and beloved by the people who lived in it. Of course, each person has their own memories, but there are some moments remembered by many people. Sometimes, certain years in a decade stand out, too. Some years are more special and eventful than others.

Feeling nostalgic is both happy and kind of sad. Nostalgia is tailored to certain people and while not everyone will understand nostalgic memories from the 1940s, those who do will cherish it. The year 1945 was a year filled with emotion. It was, of course, the year WWII ended, and with that came many photographic memories that might bring some intense emotions to people. 1945 is a year the world will never forget, and there was a lot going on.

Take a moment to experience the lifestyle that people in 1945 lived with these 25 photos taken straight from the '40s. This is what society and life looked like about 80 years ago.