Ryan White

[question everything]

4. Not much of a culture to remember

It was a relief from the turbulent 60s - the murders of our leaders, Vietnam, the Civil Rights movement, the 68' Chicago riots.

Watergate, long gas lines and Stagflation. The revolution in Iran which, I think, was a shameful event, reminding us that we no longer "carried a big stick" to scare anybody.

Polyester Leisure suits and Sonny and Cher.

One important point though: the beginning of the women rights. Many young women, especially the ones proudly claiming that they are not feminists, have no idea that in the beginning of the 70s women could not have any credit on their own. Credit cards, bank loans etc. They needed a man to co-sign.

Also I think, the 70s brought the end of the iron grip of the movie studios, with many independent movie makers that gave some important movies. Jeremiah Johnson, Dog Day Afternoon, Coming Home - to name a few.