THE MAIL
Nation Builders
I was deeply moved by Joe Klein's article "The New Greatest Generation" [Aug. 29]. In recognizing the accomplishments and acquired abilities of the veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, he has renewed my faith that our beloved country will return to sanity. I came of age during World War II and enthusiastically pass on the Greatest Generation designation.
Mollie Hollowell, DOYLESTOWN, PA.
In updating the term Greatest Generation, you trivialize it. The term was adopted to honor those who fought in World War II; more than 291,000 died in combat, nearly 671,000 were wounded, and more than...
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