In 1969, Mr. Rogers testified before U.S. Congress to get funding for public broadcasting. Senator John Pastore is initially abrasive but is won over by Mr. Rogers' warmth and kindness.

ickplant@lemmy.world · 11 months ago

In 1969, Mr. Rogers testified before U.S. Congress to get funding for public broadcasting. Senator John Pastore is initially abrasive but is won over by Mr. Rogers' warmth and kindness.

prole · edit-2 11 months ago

Nowadays, he’d just get shouted down by the likes of Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Greene about being “woke” for telling kids they’re special. Probably wouldn’t have even let him finish his statement.

ickplant@lemmy.world · 11 months ago

You’re right, it’s sad.

In 1969, Mr. Rogers testified before U.S. Congress to get funding for public broadcasting. Senator John Pastore is initially abrasive but is won over by Mr. Rogers' warmth and kindness.

In 1969, Mr. Rogers testified before U.S. Congress to get funding for public broadcasting. Senator John Pastore is initially abrasive but is won over by Mr. Rogers' warmth and kindness.

May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications