Every passing decade takes its moments and memories with it. Every decade contains some of its own icons, gadgets, places, and things that make it unique. It is pretty cool to observe just how much changes decade to decade. Some folks have their own memories from the times and then there are some other moments remembered by many. It's good to recognize these decades in the past for the greatness that came from them and the impact they had on the world. Feeling nostalgic feels both happy and a little sad. The nostalgia featured here is nostalgia that not everyone will understand, but for those who do, it means a lot to them. The 1940s were known as the 'war years', understandably so. This decade was filled with emotion, turmoil and revolution. It was an influential and important time for the world, and it is good for all to remember it. Take a look back and travel into the 1940s for a peek into some old celebrities, memorable moments, and other interesting images from society at that time that will pique everyone's interest. These 25 photos are a major throwback.Yvonne De Carlo, 1940sA woman on the streets, 1940sA boy and his dog, 1940sWaiters at a diner in Dallas, Texas, 1940sVirginia Mayo, 1940sA soldier and his rollerskating girlfriend, 1940sStyle in the 1940sA couple at a frat party, 1940sA man working at a soda shop, 1940sThe beginning of a 1940s road tripA man and his cool car, 1940sGene Tierney, 1940sJane Russell, 1940sNorma Jeane, before she was Marilyn Monroe, 1940sVeronica Lake, 1940sTattoo-Jack in his parlour in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940sMain Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1941Rita Hayworth, 1940sJanet Leigh, 1940sDon Knotts, 1940sLouis Armstrong and friends, 1940sTed Williams and his car, 1940sBogart and Bacall on the set of 'The Big Sleep', 1940s