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Editorial
March 19, 1943
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial praises American youth aged 18-30 as the finest generation, countering post-WWI worries. Highlights their physical superiority, school performance, and exemplary conduct in WWII military service, with young men showing discipline and courage, and women supporting nobly at home.
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TRIBUTE TO YOUTH
The country was worried about its young people in the period following the first World War. It was thought that many of them were running wild. Some of them did things previously regarded as undesirable or improper.
When the school teachers were asked how the young people were coming along, they usually gave very favorable reports. If some young folks ran wild, it was because they were yielding to influences they encountered outside of school or after leaving school.
A very fine tribute was paid to American youth some days ago by DeWitt S. Morgan, superintendent of the Indianapolis public schools. He said the modern young people from 18 to 30 years of age are the best generation of youths which any civilization ever produced. He spoke of how they are stronger physically, think faster, and can work longer than any preceding generation.
The young men of America have made a marvellous showing in the willingness and lack of complaint with which they have entered military service. They show the benefit of the training in a short time, and the proportion who fail to submit to discipline is small. They work hard in their camps, do their best to learn the art of military service. When they get out into active warfare, they are wonders in their cheerful endurance of hardship, in the courage with which they face danger, and the marvellous spirit in which many have died. The country owes a great debt to them.
The young women have been equally noble. The wives have said goodbye to their husbands with firm resolution to take care of home interests. They cheer the men on to do their duty, and they carry on with children and jobs with splendid spirit. The girls part with sweethearts in the same fine manner. The country has asked for devotion from its youth, and they have responded grandly.
The country was worried about its young people in the period following the first World War. It was thought that many of them were running wild. Some of them did things previously regarded as undesirable or improper.
When the school teachers were asked how the young people were coming along, they usually gave very favorable reports. If some young folks ran wild, it was because they were yielding to influences they encountered outside of school or after leaving school.
A very fine tribute was paid to American youth some days ago by DeWitt S. Morgan, superintendent of the Indianapolis public schools. He said the modern young people from 18 to 30 years of age are the best generation of youths which any civilization ever produced. He spoke of how they are stronger physically, think faster, and can work longer than any preceding generation.
The young men of America have made a marvellous showing in the willingness and lack of complaint with which they have entered military service. They show the benefit of the training in a short time, and the proportion who fail to submit to discipline is small. They work hard in their camps, do their best to learn the art of military service. When they get out into active warfare, they are wonders in their cheerful endurance of hardship, in the courage with which they face danger, and the marvellous spirit in which many have died. The country owes a great debt to them.
The young women have been equally noble. The wives have said goodbye to their husbands with firm resolution to take care of home interests. They cheer the men on to do their duty, and they carry on with children and jobs with splendid spirit. The girls part with sweethearts in the same fine manner. The country has asked for devotion from its youth, and they have responded grandly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Moral Or Religious
Education
What keywords are associated?
American Youth
Military Service
Youth Tribute
Post Wwi Concerns
Physical Strength
Discipline
Courage
Women's Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Dewitt S. Morgan
Indianapolis Public Schools
American Youth
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tribute To American Youth's Character And Military Service
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Supportive
Key Figures
Dewitt S. Morgan
Indianapolis Public Schools
American Youth
Key Arguments
Post Wwi Concerns About Youth Running Wild Were Overstated; School Reports Were Favorable.
Youth Yield To Outside Influences, Not School Failures.
Modern Youth (18 30) Are The Best Generation: Stronger Physically, Think Faster, Work Longer.
Young Men Excel In Military Service: Willing, Disciplined, Courageous, Enduring.
Young Women Nobly Support By Managing Homes, Cheering Men, Showing Devotion.