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25 Vintage Photos Capturing Life Back In 1948

Two images from 1948.

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Published July 02, 2025

Published July 02, 2025

As the years pass by, there are so many images, photos, memories, moments, events, and so much more that go with it. Every decade is unique, and the moments contained within a decade will last forever. Whether it be a certain person, a place, a gadget, a game, or a show, there are some things that make a decade iconic. There are even some particular years in history that are so important they deserve recognition all on their own.

It's interesting to look back on life in the past just to see how people lived prior to the modern ages. 1948 was a revolutionary year in history that saw many major events and developments. Technology was advancing, people were watching more TV, and things were changing and developing. There are many images from this year to look back on.

Take a moment out of the day to observe and experience what life and society looked like back in 1948. Enjoy this major throwback and see how simple and different things were back then.

From a wedding in 1948

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At the bar, Buffalo, NY, 1948

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On the beach in Cannes, France, 1948

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A girl and her dog, New England, 1948

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A woman and her new TV, 1948

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Swimsuits in 1948

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A kid watching TV through a window, 1948

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An 18-year-old, 1948

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Taken in Southern Indiana, 1948

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A man begging for forgiveness in divorce court, 1948

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Coney Island, 1948

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A couple in 1948

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A woman working on her typewriter, 1948

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Students in Massachusetts, 1948

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A couple in 1948

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Dressed up in 1948

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A negative of Times Square, NYC, 1948

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Traveling, Penn Station, NYC, 1948

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A girl with her pocketbook, NYC, 1948

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Playing marbles in Chicago, 1948

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Selfies in 1948

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Paris, France, 1948

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Boys on an elevator, 1948

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A man and his first car, 1948

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The Christmas crowd at Macy's, 1948

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