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The Pilgrims settle in America escaping religious persecution
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Puritan Work Ethic
Strong work ethic becomes the foundation of American culture when the Puritans settle in America. -
1st Municipal Park is developed
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1st Industrial Revolution
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Frederick Law Olmsted designs in Central Park in New York
Frederick Law Olmsted designs in Central Park in New York -
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Jane Addams
Established her Hull Houses in Chicago where immigrants could assimilate to American Society -
The Playground Movement
First time volunteers and paid staff oversee children and their play in a recreation setting at the Boston Sand Garden. -
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2nd Industrial Revolution
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1st National Park
Yellowstone National Park is established -
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Father of the Playground Movement
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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World War I
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National Park Service
National Park Serviced was established in 1916 -
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Great Depression
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The New Deal
Millions are employed through the New Deal and build thousands of recreation facilities. -
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World War II
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Therapeutic is born as a distinct discipline
Was distinguished after the end of World War II -
The President's Council of Youth Fitness
Was established after President Eisenhower found out American youth were less fit than their European counterparts. -
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1970s Recession
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Era of Fiscal Cutbacks
Public Recreation becomes less reliant on taxes and begin to take an entrepreneurial approach