Echo boom generation

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Puritan Awakening	1621–1649
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First Great Awakening	1727–1746
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Jazz Age	1918-1929
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Consciousness Revolution	1964–1984
Generation X ^13th Generation MTV Generation Boomerang Generation	*1960s–1980s 1961-1981 1974–1985 1977–1986
Culture Wars	1980s–present
Generation Y ^Millennial Generation Echo Boom Generation Internet Generation ^New Silent Generation	1970s–1990s 1982-2000 1982–1995 1994–2001 1990s or 2000s-?

The Echo Boom Generation is an American sub-generation branching off Generation Y. The Echo Boom was a period in America between 1982 and 1995^[1] in which the number of live births reached over 4 million for the first time since 1964. In 1985 and onwards, the number of live birth was that of 1965's 3.760 million. ^[2] Children of this generation are called the Echo Boomers, being the children of the Baby Boomers (1946-1964). In this time period, there were 74.2 million babies born, slightly under that of the baby boomers. This generation spans from 1986-1993, and immediately follows the MTV Generation and immediately precedes the Internet Generation. This generation is significant because they are the last born to appreciate (or dislike) the changes of the digital revolution, and the rise of the internet and computer technology.

These individuals typically share moral qualities with their grandparents (usually the G.I. or Greatest Generation). Some of these include the importance of hard work, dedication, and being an effective team member. Most political views of Echo Boomers are shared with their parents (Baby Boomers). This is due to similar presidential tension and the largely opposed war in Iraq. Many of the Echo Boomers have a closer relationship with their Baby Boomer parents and enjoy similar tastes in music and styles. It should be noted that while Echo Boomers are not as rebellious as their parents, they are not shy when it comes to speaking their minds. It has been said that Echo Boomers may become the next Greatest Generation, but that theory will continued to be observed as more Echo Boomers reach adulthood.