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In the early 20th century, leisure and recreation transformed American lives. Newly wealthy, the American society filled free time with wholesome entertainment and sports. A new generation saw an opportunity to break down many of the social barriers. Through depression, war and boom, play defined who you were, as leisure became the cornerstone of American identity.
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