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

Why it was recommended

Fred Rogers' 1969 testimony before the Senate in defense of PBS funding is very moving.

Strong recommendationkingbirdy · Original2019-12

What it covers

Seven-minute footage of Fred Rogers testifying before a US Senate subcommittee in 1969 to defend federal funding for the new Corporation for Public Broadcasting. A skeptical. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Road Less Marveled

Length

6 min 51 sec

Year

2015

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