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Strong Work Ethic
Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when the Puritans settled in America. -
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Puritans settle in America
A group (Puritans) settles in America to escape religious persecutions -
Boston Commons Park
1st municipal park the Boston Commons is developed -
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1st Industrial Revolution in America
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Central Park
Fredrick Law Olmsted designs Central Park in New York -
After a group settled in America to escape religious persecutions.
Father of Playground Movement Joseph Lee and later the president of the Playground Association of America helped survey play opportunities in Boston. -
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2nd Industrial Revolution in America
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First National Park
The first national park Yellowstone was established in 1872 -
Boston Sand Gardens
This is the first time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting at the Boston Sand Gardens. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams provided Hull House of Chicago where immigrants could assimilate into American society. -
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World War 1
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National Park Service
The national park service is created in 1916 -
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Great Depression
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New Deal
Millions are employed through the New Deal, many of whom build thousands of recreation facilities. -
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World war 2
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Presidents Council
The president's council started so that the youth could be physically prepared for war. -
Era of Austerity and Fiscal Cutbacks
Fiscal cutbacks due to recession and tax revolt. Public recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begins to take major funding cuts to public parks and recreation. -
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1970's Recession