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History: The Greatest Generation
The Greatest Generation
Since the establishment of America, many have come to this land for opportunity and a better life. The United States has become home to minorities seeking brighter futures, to woman fighting for equal rights, and to soldiers finding inspiration to fight proudly for their own country. Overall, these distinct groups have contributed to the evolution and modernization of the American country and culture, especially during World War ll. Moreover, the greatest generation in our history was of those during World War ll, as it was the generation that came out of the Great Depression and found the strength to fight in the war.
Looking back World War ll was a very lethal war that forced the
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