The historical initiative spirit is the character refined in various historical periods when the CPC led the people to work tirelessly to change the destiny of the nation and the country, is the spiritual key to continue the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and is the logical starting point that conforms to the core values of socialism for the new era youth. The historical initiative of young people in the new era is based on the theory of critically inheriting historical materialism, nurtured on the cultural keynote of China's excellent traditional culture, and born in the historical endurance struggle. The historical initiative spirit and the unique value of ideological and political education of young people in the new era are explored, which are mainly manifested in the cognitive aspect of deepening the quality of historical materialism, the belief aspect of casting historical confidence, and the practice aspect of enhancing historical initiative. In view of this, young people in the new era must strengthen their theoretical abilities and promote the unity of knowledge and practice, learn from models and establish lofty ideals, adhere to the original mission and enhance responsibility, and make good use of historical methods to promote integrity and innovation.