Mister Rogers Delivers POWER Speech to Senators - Nostalgic and a wonderful lesson in civility.

[Mira]

Oh for the good old days....
We must not forget, and we must work to rid ourselves of the bad so we are free again to continue to evolve.


In 1969, Mr. Rogers gave the following emotional plea to a Senate Subcommittee. Nixon was trying to cut funding for PBS. Mr. Rogers was trying to save it. This speech is one of many fantastic memories that remind us just how fantastic a happiness hero this man really was.

Somehow using nothing but a few minutes of gentle words, Mr. Rogers was able to convince them not to pull funding from public television. The transition of the committee’s chairman from skeptical and dismissive at the beginning to having an attitude of outright admiration at the end is beautiful to behold. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when kindness and the happiness of others is your goal.

[tonyt53]

1. Fred Rogers didn't need his sweater to make a powerful statement!

[The Genealogist]

2. I still miss having this man around

Such a powerful speech. Fred Rogers was a great human being who had a powerful impact on people of my generation. I actually full-on cried the day he passed away, and I get emotional when i hear this speech.

[frazzled]

3. The US Post Office is issuing a forever stamp in his honor ... buy them!

Issuing on Friday, March 23

[Mira]

4. How wonderful - I will buy them

He was so important to our children.

[The Genealogist]

5. Love it!

[tomhagen]

6. Still; what was the deal with Mr McFeely ?