The 1930s

The Great Depression 

1930-1939

Although most war babies weren't born until the 30s were past, this was a decade of turmoil in the lives of most of our parents and so is likely to have shaped who they were when we were born and how they raised us.

Here's a start (with more to come)

An Overview of the 1930s from The History Channel

1930s from Wikipedia

"The 1930s Revisited: The 1930s were humanity's darkest bloodiest hour,. Are you paying attention?...." from The Guardian.