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The Greatest Generation-  1900s- 1920s: "The Greatest Generation members all lived through the Great Depression and many of them fought in World War II.marked by economic success and technological advancements such as the radio and telephone. This success was in stark contrast with their later years, which were marked by economic turmoil when the Great Depression hit as a result of the 1929 stock market crash. The depression lasted roughly a decade and resulted in a 25 percent unemployment rate. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, millions of men enlisted to defend and fight for their country. In their absence, women rose to the occasion to support their country and their families by working in factories and elsewhere. Everyone involved is still remembered for their bravery and sacrifice"

The Silent Generation — born 1925-1945: "Spending young adulthood in a post-war period, this group is known for accepting government rather than speaking out against it — they are called “silent” because of their lack of protestation and general pursuit of modest careers and secure domestic lives. Value hard word and don’t like to be wasteful (due to the scarcity during hard times)  Strong belief in the importance of respecting elders."

Baby Boomer Generation — born 1946-1964: "This term derives from the huge population “boom” following World War II. Its members collectively experienced the Cold War, the moon landing, the assassinations of activist Martin Luther King, Jr. and President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement. They are characterized by national optimism and prosperous consumerism."

Generation X — born 1965-1980: "This generation is characterized by reactionism, rebellion, self-reliance and an overall mistrust of institutional authority. Notable developments of their time include the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first personal computers and a previously unparalleled emphasis on education."

Generation Y — born 1981-1996: "This demographic is more commonly referred to as “Millennials” because they became adults at the turn of the millennium. Key distinctions for this group include remembering the events of 9/11 from personal experience, participating in the rise of the internet and dealing with financial struggles as a result of the Great Recession."

Generation Z — born 1997-2012: "This generation is also known as “iGen” because most have spent time using personal technology, such as smartphones. As a whole, Gen Z-ers are more racially and ethnically diverse, better educated than previous generations. With the advent of social media, the exacerbation (increasing concern)  of the climate crisis, etc. Gen Z is seen as the most  likely to engage in social activism."