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The Day Mr. Rogers Sang To The US Senate & Saved Public Television

In 1969, Fred Rogers (yes, that Mr. Rogers) appeared before the US Senate to oppose strict budget cuts for public television by President Nixon. And he won them over with, you guessed it, a special song.....just a little inspiration for your Friday.

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