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America's Haven: The YMCA at 150

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Documentary celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the first YMCA in America. It chronicles the organization's transformation from an evangelical group of young, urban, Protestant men to a broad-based secular, community organization serving men, women and children across all religious and social lines. It features interviews with former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley and former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young, both longtime YMCA members.Aired on The History Channel.
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  1. History
  2. Young Men's Christian Associations

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