Statements (207)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:culture
gptkb:Energy gptkb:album gptkb:book |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:documentary
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
stage productions
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| gptkbp:associated_acts |
gptkb:Man_Overboard
gptkb:The_Wonder_Years gptkb:Tigers_Jaw gptkb:The_Menzingers gptkb:Real_Friends |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:sacrifice family values work ethic civic duty |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Tom_Brokaw
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
Hardcover, Paperback, e Book, Audiobook
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Christopher_Award
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
fighting in World War II
surviving the Great Depression |
| gptkbp:chart_performance |
gptkb:Billboard_200
Top Rock Albums Top Alternative Albums |
| gptkbp:contains |
interviews with veterans
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
historical understanding of the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Recognition of sacrifices made during the war
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cover_art |
Artwork by Chris Mc Mahon
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:The_Wonder_Years
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
American values
post-war prosperity Increased awareness of veteran issues |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
recognized as a defining moment in American history
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:literature
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:describes |
the values of hard work and sacrifice
Americans who grew up during the Great Depression |
| gptkbp:fan_reception |
cult following
|
| gptkbp:features |
stories of heroism and resilience
|
| gptkbp:focus |
Experiences of World War II veterans
|
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
the lives of Americans who grew up during the Great Depression
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:A_Long_Way_Home
The Greatest Generation Speaks |
| gptkbp:format |
hardcover
Print, e Book, Audiobook |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:non-fiction
gptkb:punk_rock |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America
born between 1901 and 1927 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Greatest Generation
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased awareness of veterans' contributions
Cultural recognition of WWII veterans |
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:civilians
gptkb:Soldier gptkb:Navajo_Code_Talkers women who served in non-combat roles |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Documentaries about WWII
public perception of the WWII generation subsequent literature on the topic of WWII Public perception of WWII veterans Subsequent literature on WWII |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Great_Depression
gptkb:The_Roaring_Twenties gptkb:World_War_II pop punk emo Historical events of the 20th century Interviews with veterans personal experiences of World War II veterans American culture post-WWII Brokaw's journalism career Tom Brokaw's interviews |
| gptkbp:influences |
nostalgia
popular culture representations of WWII |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Brokaw's father and his experiences
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:The_Greatest_Generation_Foundation
subsequent punk rock albums lyrical themes in modern punk music |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Baby_Boom
the New Deal policies the rise of the middle class the development of the interstate highway system the term ' Greatest Generation' coined by Tom Brokaw |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
audiobook format
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
multiple online platforms
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Independence_Day
gptkb:memorial gptkb:Veterans_Day D-Day anniversaries memorials and events honoring WWII veterans |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:volunteerism gptkb:sacrifice patriotism family values resilience strong work ethic |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
numerous historians
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic in its genre
a tribute to resilience and sacrifice. |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
book clubs
scholars of American history |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
shaping narratives about American identity
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
fighting in World War II
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its oral history approach
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Baby_Boomers
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:historical_accounts gptkb:television_shows biographies |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:educational_curricula
news articles political discourse memorial services cultural discussions public speeches historical documentaries books about American history books about military history books about World War II books about community history books about cultural history books about economic history books about family history books about social history books about volunteerism |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American literature
Tom Brokaw's body of work |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
various veteran organizations
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:memorials
gptkb:the_National_WWII_Museum |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
various academic studies
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
gptkb:the_Marshall_Plan
the GI Bill the establishment of the United Nations the economic boom post-WWII |
| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
major newspapers and magazines
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:educational_curricula
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0767904032
978-0812974680 |
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Hopeless_Records
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future generations
considered a classic in the genre |
| gptkbp:length |
42:12
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| gptkbp:live_performance |
gptkb:Warped_Tour_2013
The Greatest Generation Tour The Wonder Years' 10th Anniversary Tour |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:The_Devil_in_My_Bloodstream
There, There Passing Through a Screen Door |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Oral history
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Publication anniversary celebrations
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Tom_Brokaw
gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
National recognition of veterans
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| gptkbp:notable_influence |
Increased veteran support initiatives
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Tom_Brokaw
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" They are the greatest generation because they did what they had to do."
" They are, quite simply, the greatest generation any society has ever produced." |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
Courage, sacrifice, duty
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| gptkbp:notable_tracks |
gptkb:A_Raindance_in_Traffic
gptkb:The_Devil_in_My_Bloodstream There, There Passing Through a Screen Door |
| gptkbp:page_count |
432
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Suburbia_I've_Given_You_All_and_Now_I'm_Nothing
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| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Steve_Evetts
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_United_States
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1998
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Random_House
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| gptkbp:recognized_by |
Tom Brokaw's book ' The Greatest Generation'
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| gptkbp:recording_location |
The Big House Studio
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| gptkbp:related_to |
The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the Men and Women of World War II
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| gptkbp:related_works |
The Greatest Generation Speaks
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
2013-05-14
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| gptkbp:sales |
Over 1 million copies sold
over 1 million copies |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:American_history
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
Sister Cities
|
| gptkbp:target_audience |
General public
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity gptkb:family regret |
| gptkbp:topics |
gptkb:cultural_identity
Heroism Social history American patriotism Military history American values Post-war America Civic duty War literature Generational studies |
| gptkbp:track_count |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple languages
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:album
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_World_War_II_Memorial
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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