Every passing decade creates many important memories, images, and moments. Every decade is unique and contains its own places, people, and gadgets that make it stand out to those who lived during those times. Of course, each person has their own memories, but there are some moments remembered by many people. There are even some years that stand out more than others because of something big happening during them.

The 1940s in general were a revolutionary and emotional decade. People were leaving for and fighting in the war, family time was important, and people were trying to get by. The '40s did see some great moments, too. 1946 saw the end of WWII, which brought about some pretty heartwarming images of people reconnecting. 1946 was a year to remember, and is still remembered today.

Take a moment to experience the lifestyle that people in 1946 lived with these 25 photos taken straight from the '40s. This is what society and life looked like about 80 years ago.