Lessons & Legacy

What were the lessons learned by Minnesota's Greatest Generation from these dramatic life experiences? What is their legacy to generations coming after them?

Learn more about the legacy of the Greatest Generation

Lessons Learned: Minnesota's Greatest Generation Speaks

Minnesota's Greatest Generation learned tough life lessons while growing up during the Great Depression, World War II, the prosperous post-war Boom.

Mary Joy Dean Breton: "Work Ethic Ruled"

Kenneth Fritz: Reflections On An Honor Flight

Arthur Robert Pederson: What I Learned

General John W. Vessey: Remembering and Reflecting

The Legacy: Younger Generations Speak

The legacy of Minnesota's Greatest Generation is both positive and burdensome.

Jeannine Breton Baden: Depression Era Mother

Bonnie Totino Brenny: My Mother's Legacy

Linda A. Cameron: "Thanks, Mom and Dad"

The Gersey Family: "Inspired By Your Commitment!"