Mister Rogers Talks About Public Television (U.S. Senate, 1969)

In 1969, shortly after formation of public television under a previous administration, president Richard Nixon proposed slashing its funding in half. Donald Trump is reportedly considering eliminating the U.S. Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of his budget. The following is a poignant testimony by Mr. Rogers.

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