Where were you during the '70s recession?

Where were you during the '70s recession?

The Arab Oil Embargo and U.S. price controls; double-digit inflation and "Whip Inflation Now" buttons. These were the 1970s, a time many look back on as a period of great economic difficulty.

MPR News wants to look at the lessons learned from that period. If you remember the economy of the 1970's, please tell us your story.

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First Name *

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What were you doing during the mid-to-late 1970's?

Please share a story to show how you or your family changed due to the recession.

Do you think the 70's recession helped prepare you for this one?

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Why or why not?

What else can you tell us about how you are experiencing this current economy?

May we use your comments as part of an on air or web presentation? We may edit for length or clarity and they will be attributed to you with your full name and location. *

Yes

If you have one, please upload a photo of yourself and/or your family during the '70s. We may use it if, in the future, we publish your comments online. (No larger than 1 MB please)

Please share some details about this photo: names, date, location, and the story behind it.

May we post your photo on our website? *

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Now, please answer a few questions that will help us better understand your perspective. None of this information is required, and all of it will remain private to the newsroom.

In what year were you born?

What's your occupation?

How do you describe your race/ethnicity?

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