Why Mr. Rogers Actually Was an Awesome Neighbor

Mr. Rogers wasn't just blowing smoke when he was putting on his sweater, talking to puppet people and educating children. He was sincerely passionate about child development throughout his life. In 1969 Mr. Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications hoping to receive 20 million dollars in funding for Public Broadcasting in response to significant proposed cuts. In the video of his speech below, Rogers is addressing John O. Pastore who wasn't familiar with who Mr. Rogers was and was known as an impatient and harsh man. I can watch this speech over and over again, because it gives me goosebumps.