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Monday, October 8, 2012

Mr. Rogers Knew What To Do With The Mad

On May 1, 1969, Fred McFeely Rogers spoke to the Senate Subcommittee on Communications. President Richard Nixon wanted to slash funding for PBS and CPB by 50%. Senator John O. Pastore was chairing the subcommittee. Mr. Rogers spoke from the heart. Rhode Island’s own, Senator Pastore, was clearly moved by what he heard. In the end, thanks to adults talking and listening to each other in a respectful manner, funding for PBS and CPB was not only restored but increased.



Many thanks to Upworthy for the reminder.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I swear the man was a domestic saint!