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Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when the Puritans settle in America.
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Named Boston Commons
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Frederick Law Olmsted designs in Central Park in New York
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Established her Hull Houses in Chicago where immigrants could assimilate to American Society
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First time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting at the Boston Sand Garden.
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Yellowstone National Park is established
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Joesph Lee was the father of the playground movement where he later served as president of the playground association that helped survey available play opportunities in Boston.
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National Park Serviced was established in 1916
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Millions are employed through the New Deal and build thousands of recreation facilities.
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Was distinguished after the end of World War II
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Was established after President Eisenhower found out American youth were less fit than their European counterparts.
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Public Recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begin to take an entrepreneurial approach