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Jun. 1972: Teenager, Second Ward, El Paso

Photographer: Danny Lyon

In 1972, El Paso teenagers were shaped by U.S. cultural, political upheaval – the Vietnam War, civil rights, and Watergate. The city’s border location and rich, diverse history significantly influenced their daily experiences.

May 1972: Railroad and Transmission Lines, Salton Sea

Photographer: Charles O’Rear

By around 1972, this area was already embedded in a network of transportation and utility corridors that reflected both its historical significance and its attempts at economic development.

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