After WWII, the Navy Yard wasn't the same; employees were fired and jobs were decreased. This was because people were no longer needed for "speed up" in construction or build more shipyards. For example, by 1953, only 130,000 naval shipyard employees were hired (women included). In addition, by 1964, (The Closing of the Brooklyn Navy Yard: A Case Study in Group Politics) 32% of employees lost their jobs This means that the Navy Yard only had 88,310 employees. To make matters even worse, the Navy Yard spent about $25 million on 353 employees to leave. This was decided by a spokesman (Civilians Fight Navy Yard Job Cutback), offering 353 of 1026 employees jobs outside of the state. By 1966, the Navy Yard closed down. From all of this, you can tell that the after years weren't "wonder years" for the Navy Yard. However, you are wrong. The Brooklyn Navy Yard re-opened on 1969 as an industrial park. Today, the Navy Yard contributes to Brooklyn's economy and is opened for tourists to seek the Navy Yard's history and admire wonderful ships built earlier. The Navy Yard even includes a new museum that is opened for visitors for FREE!
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