> Keep in mind that that generation had a much fresher and more direct memory of a significant conflict (WW2) Not just the generation you refer to (pre-boomer

> Keep in mind that that generation had a much fresher and more direct memory of a significant conflict (WW2) Not just the generation you refer to (pre-boomers who would have some memory of WW2), but also boomers and us Xers also were also quite aware that nuclear war was a real possibility.