In her poignant essay, Caitlin Flanagan reflects on how historical events, like her father's experience during World War II, impact young generations today. She echoes sentiments from 2020 when graduates faced uncertain futures amid the pandemic. The speeches commissioned by The Atlantic offer sincere, often candid life advice for graduates navigating their own unpredictability in 2025. Her words resonate deeply as they remind young people of their resilience in the face of challenges, embracing the lessons learned from their predecessors.
"As very young people you know something powerful: that you have been tested, and you did not falter; you kept going."
"History found you," Caitlin Flanagan said, linking her father's interrupted dreams due to World War II to a new generation's deferred aspirations.
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