I'm coming on to 40 this November but I do have some idea. I have made it a point to diligently study American history most of my adult life. I read historical books like bored housewives read romance novels. Plus I do remember a little something because I was 11 years old when it ended and pretty much paid attention to what was going on in the world for being just a young kid.
But then again, I'm just 39 1/2, so what the heck I know - I'm just a kid.