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A group settles America escaping religious persecution
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Strong Work Ethic
Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when Purtians settle in America -
First Industrial Revelation in America
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Fredrick Law Olmsted designs Central Park in New York
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Second Industrial Revolution in America
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Yellowstone
First National Park is developed in 1872 -
Joseph Lee
Father of the Playground Movement, helped survey play opportunities available in Boston -
Boston Sand Garden
This is the first time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting -
Jane Addams provided Hull House where immigrants could assimilate to American society
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World War I
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National Park Service is created in 1916
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Great Depression
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Millions are employed through the New Deal and build thousands of recreation facilities
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Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic recreation is born as a distinct discipline, following World War II -
The President's Council on Youth Fitness was to encourage American children
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The 1st Municipal Park Boston Commons is developed
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1970s Recession
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Entrepreneurial Approach
Public recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begins to take more of a market orientation or entrepreneurial approach