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Y M C A Founder Transforms Town to Global Movement
The 1841 arrival of George Williams in a provincial town led him to start a prayer group that grew into the Young Men’s Christian Association by 1844. The movement spread to Europe, Australia, and America, now boasting over 1500 associations and 300,000 members. The article outlines four focus areas physical, jovial, intellectual, and moral, stressing gymnasiums, swimming pools, outdoor sports, reading rooms, libraries, night schools, and lectures as key components.
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George Williams
London
England
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Europe
Australia
America
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