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. Every individual has their own memories, but there are also plenty of events and memories shared amongst groups of people. Everyone feels nostalgic for the past sometimes.

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 1940s were a decade filled with emotion, turmoil, revolution, and so much more. There is so much to learn regarding the 1940s and many of that information can be found online through images. Just seeing some photos can put someone back in the decade.

Take a look back and travel into the 1940s for a peek into some old celebrities, memorable moments, and other interesting images from society at that time that will pique everyone's interest. These 25 photos are a major throwback.