A group settles America escaping religious persecution
Strong work ethic because the foundation of American culture when Puritans settle in America
First Municipal Park is The Boston Commons
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First industrial revolution
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Second industrial revolution
Fredrick Law Olmsted Design is in Central Lark, NY
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Jane Addams Provided Hull house of Chicago where immigrants could assimilate to American Society
First National Park was created is Yellowstone national park
Playground Movement: The father of the playground movement was Joseph Lee and later the president of the playground association of America helped survey play opportunities available in Boston
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World War l
National Park Service was created
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Great Depression
Millions are employed through New deal Many whom build thousands of recreation facilities
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World War ll
Presidents Council on Youth Fitness established Because it was a initiative to promote health and wellness for all ages by first introducing physical skill testing and awards in schools
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Therapeutic Recreation Is born as a distinct discipline
Fiscal cutbacks; Public recreation became less reliant on taxes and begin to take a market orientation/entrepreneurial approach