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A group settles America escaping religious persecution
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Puritans
Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when the puritens settled in America -
The Boston Common
1st Municipal Park -
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First Industrial Revolution
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Fredrick Law Olmsted
Designed Central Park in New York -
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Second Industrial Revolution
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Yellow Stone Park
First National Park established in 1872 -
Father of the Playground Movement
Joseph Lee
President of the Playground Association of America helped survey play opportunities available in Boston -
Boston Sand Garden
This is the first time volunteers and paid staff to oversee children and their play in a recreation setting -
Hull House
Jane Addams created the Hull House where immigrants could assimilate to American society -
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World War I
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National Park Service
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US 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 II
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Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic recreation is born as a distinct discipline largely due to its provision in government-sponsored Department of Veteran Affairs hospitals following World War II. -
President’s Council on Youth Fitness
was established because of the concern for youth fitness -
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1970s Recession
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Era of Austerity and Fiscal Cutbacks
Public recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begins to take more of a market orientation or entrepreneurial approach.