Looking back to the 70's

The Women's Club of Greater Reston was formed in 1970 and today there was a celebration in the local Community Centre for the 45th birthday!

Members of the club had prepared posters of key moments, trends and culture from each of the decades since 1970..

There were two for the seventies and this second one featured magazine illustrations of fashion and cuisine..

Who could forget bell-bottomed 'loon' pants.

I think that this cake, made with Oreo biscuits, would also be unforgettable.. but maybe not in a good way..

This rainbow loaf is smothered in cream cheese and has layers of chopped ham and egg..

The fondue set was also an essential 1970's item!

The 1980's featured the first personal computer..

As well as the Rubik's cube..

The opening of the 'Vietnam Wall' war memorial in Washington DC in 1982.

The (failed) Equal Rights Amendment Act of 1982.

This is a potential piece of legislation designed to give equality to women in terms of pay and in other aspects of life.  It didn't pass into law in1982 and  33 years on it still hasn't passed into law - last time it was brought to Congress once again three states objected.  Sadly one of them was/is Virginia!