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The Silent Generation

The Silent Generation. (born between 1925 and 1945). The Silent Generation: A Voice from the Generation Speaks Out.

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The Silent Generation

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  1. The Silent Generation (born between 1925 and 1945)

  2. The Silent Generation: A Voice from the Generation Speaks Out “[W]e survived two of the most horrific events in world history – the Great Depression and World War II. And we didn’t merely survive them, we learned at least three lessons from them – the rewards of hard work, the importance of making personal sacrifice for the common good, and the value of accepting personal responsibility. These attributes made us very self-reliant.” Source: “Step aside Boomers, Silent Generation has much to offer” USA Today, 22 November 2010

  3. The Silent Generation: Defining Characteristics • Conformers • Believe in the traditional, nuclear family • Conservative when it comes to money; emphasis on savings • Strong sense of discipline and a respect for authority • Source: “Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees” • FDU Magazine Online, Winter/Spring 2005

  4. Significant Historical Events • The Great Depression (late 1920s-1930s) • World War II (U.S. involvement, 1941-1945) • Beginning of the Cold War

  5. Pop Culture: Major Films of the 1930s and 1940s 1930s: Child star Shirley Temple appears in lighthearted comedies and musicals that provide a much-needed distraction from the grim reality of the Great Depression 1933: “King Kong” 1937: “Snow White” (first feature-length Disney cartoon) 1939: “The Wizard of Oz”, “Gone with the Wind”, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” 1940: “Fantasia” 1941: “Citizen Kane” 1943: “Casablanca” Source: “Timeline: 1940-1949 The History of Motion Pictures” and “Timeline: 1930-1939 The History of Motion Pictures”, The Picture Show Man, pictureshowman.com

  6. Pop Culture: Music Notable Singers/Composers: Billie Holiday Cole Porter Ella Fitzgerald Irving Berlin Bing Crosby The Andrew Sisters Frank Sinatra Popular Music Styles: Jazz Swing Music Big Band (the most famous musician of the Big Band era was Glenn Miller)

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