Writing on "<em>Generational Memory in an American Town</em>," John Bodnar discovers that the residents of Whiting in Indiana, after their experiences of the World War I, the great depression that followed, and how institutions cared for the people, recognized their obligation to be patriotic, fair, and benevolent by placing a high premium on collectivism.
This point illustrates that the way a community acts in the present is reflective of their past experiences.
Studies have confirmed that past experiences generate generational memory that affect subsequent generations.
The studies confirm that past experiences may be passed on through the DNA.
Thus, a study of a community's generational memory is essential to enable better understanding of the history and present of a people or a community.
Operation torch was a key victory because it became a beach point where the rest of the allied forces can unload safely to invade ready of France. It also is a beachead where supplies could be unloaded and transported to the front lines.
