Experience the Silent Generation
Welcome to the Silent Generation, whose members, born from 1928 to 1945, lived through a time marked by major events such as the Great Depression and World War II. Although members of this generation are sometimes said to be quiet and traditional, plenty of them have been outspoken too, especially in initiating the American civil rights movement. Learn more about the world of the Silent Generation below.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Experience the Silent Generation
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
26 June 2023
URL:
https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Experience-the-Silent-Generation-2226895
Access Date:
February 22, 2025