Question

presidential retreat
adapted from the national park service
catoctin mountain park was originally land - purchased by the government in 1936, to be developed as a recreational facility. the facility was to demonstrate how rough terrain and eroded soil could be reclaimed productively. camp misty mount was first used by the maryland league for crippled children. after the first year, the league moved to a second camp in 1938, camp greentop, because camp misty mount was difficult to negotiate in a wheelchair. a third camp, camp hi - catoctin, was completed in the winter of 1938 - 1939 and was used for three years as a family camp for federal employees.
president franklin d. roosevelt was accustomed to seeking relief from hot washington, d.c. in the summers, either aboard the presidential yacht potomac or at hyde park, ny. in 1942 the u.s. secret service was very concerned about the presidents continued use of the potomac. the attack on pearl harbor and had drawn german u - boats close inshore. concerns for presidential health were concerns. the muggy climate of washington, d.c. was considered to be to his health, affecting his sinuses. a new retreat, a mountain retreat, within 100 miles but cooler than washington, d.c. and in the cool mountain air was sought. camp hi - catoctin in the catoctin recreation demonstration area was considered, but camp hi - catoctin had already been built on the site and was being used by federal employees. the conversion cost was $18,650. it was also almost 10 degrees cooler than in washington, d.c. the camp for federal employees quickly became the camp of one federal employee, the president of the united states. roosevelt quickly renamed the camp \shangri - la\ from james hiltons novel, lost horizon.
at the close of world war ii, there was some debate over the future of shangri - la. should it be returned to the national park service? should it be maintained as a national shrine or monument? should it be transferred to the maryland state forest and park system, as was the original plan of the roosevelt administration?
in 1952, truman approved a compromise under which the land north of maryland route 77 would remain catoctin mountain park operated by the national park service and the land south of maryland route 77 would become cunningham falls state park. the official transfer took effect in 1954.
president eisenhower renamed the retreat, after he took office in 1953, \camp david,\ after his grandson.
camp david continues to serve as the presidential retreat today. it is a private, secluded place for recreation, contemplation, rest, and relaxation. many historical events have occurred at the presidential retreat: the planning of the normandy invasion, eisenhower - khrushchev meetings, camp david accords with menachem begin of israel and anwar sadat of egypt, discussions of the bay of pigs, vietnam war discussions, and many other meetings with foreign dignitaries and guests. maintaining the privacy and secluded atmosphere of the retreat is an important role for catoctin mountain park. the president still remains within park boundaries, but is not open to the public. it is a place where presidents can relax, unwind, contemplate, entertain distinguished guests in an informal setting, and cope with the pressures of modern - day society.
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drag each label to the correct location on the chart. not all labels will be used.
put the ideas in the order in which they appear in the passage.
camp hi - catoctin was selected as a safe presidential retreat and converted into a camp for the president.
the park was originally used for several different camps, including a family camp for federal employees.
the germans were a serious threat to the presidents safety during the war.
in 1953, president eisenhower named the presidential retreat \camp david,\ after his grandson.
the united states government has owned catoctin mountain park, located in the mountains outside washington, d.c., since 1936.
president franklin d. roosevelt needed a summer retreat, to escape d.c.s heat and humidity.

Explanation:

Read the passage to identify the chronological order of events. First, the park's original use as different camps is mentioned. Then, Roosevelt's need for a retreat due to D.C.'s heat is stated. After that, concerns about the president's safety during the war with Germans as a threat are described. Finally, Eisenhower naming the retreat in 1953 is the last - mentioned event.

Answer:

1. The park was originally used for several different camps, including a family camp for federal employees.
2. President Franklin D. Roosevelt needed a summer retreat, to escape D.C.’s heat and humidity.
3. The Germans were a serious threat to the presidents safety during the war.
4. In 1953, President Eisenhower named the presidential retreat “Camp David,” after his grandson.