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Born after the Second World War, from 1946 up to 1964, baby boomers are well-known members of society. They are people who have unique characteristics, most of which the latest generation may not possess.
According to scholars, baby boomers have such notable traits because they were born during America’s transition. The country was one of the very few countries that the war affected the least. America generated a lot of income as the war went on. After the chaos, it was far richer than other countries that lost their natural resources, manpower, and wealth. During this time, America bloomed, developed, and took over the world. Baby boomers were born during this period of privilege and prosperity. Everyone around them was charmed and the majority of the population was changed. Here are their characteristics:
• Hardworking
• Motivated by prestige and high positions
• Define self-worth by their professional accomplishments and work
• Confident
• Self-reliant
• Independent
• Passionate
• Dedicated
• Resourceful
• Powerful belief in character
• Adaptation
• Open to change
• Unafraid of challenges
• Inclined to start businesses
• Usually switch careers
• Avoid long term planning
• Like listening to rock and roll
• Goal-oriented
• Idealistic
• Competitive
• Change as time changes
• Hold a positive attitude
• Pragmatic
• Concerned with environment and health issues
• Enjoy vacations and free time
One of the most uncommon commercials seen in the sixties on television were the Colt 45 Malt Liquor commercials. These tended to be something that people watched repeatedly and they were commercials that people talked [...]
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