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may 1, 1969 - Fred Rogers Testifies Before Senate

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Fred Rogers testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee to defend public broadcasting funding against proposed Nixon administration cuts, successfully securing $20 million through his emotional plea.

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may 1, 1969
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~ 57 years ago