Resilient, dutiful, disciplined, and community-minded. Shaped by the Great Depression and World War II, this generation values sacrifice, hard work, and loyalty above all.
Can be overly rigid, uncomfortable with rapid social change, and reluctant to question authority. Traditional gender roles and racial attitudes of the era can feel dated today.
Many of this generation fought in World War II and rebuilt entire economies from scratch. They are the parents of the Baby Boomers.