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Reflects on how each generation shaped the social and political history of the United States. History of each generation in the United States; Patterns that are repeated every 80 or 100 years in society; What the American public should do to improve social values. INSET: Rhythms in U.S. history..

Opinion. Discusses the `GI Generation', born from 1904 to 1924, and its role in the presidency. GIs in White House longer than any other in American history; The Silent Generation born from 1925 to 1942; Definition of GIs; The generation gap; GI president for 1992, President Bill Clinton; 1994 ascendancy of `baby boomer' Republicans in Congress; Comments from Senator Bob Dole; The results of a Dole victory over President Bill Clinton; What Dole has to do to win support.

Comments on the origin and maturing of the `Baby Boom' generation. Who introduced `Baby Boom' concept; Origin of roots of generation; Influence of family values in explaining generation; Influence of `Boomers' in American life and society; Statistical information on positions of national leadership held by generation.

Presents information on the boomer share of national leadership from 1990 to 1993. Definition of Boomers; Names of persons who were born in 1943. INSETS: Peaks and valleys of leadership.;Party affiliations..