Mr Rogers Goes To Washington -1969 - must watch video

CAcyclist

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Fri May-26-06 12:52 PM
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Mr Rogers Goes To Washington -1969 - must watch video

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-cesca/a-break-from-cynicism-mr_b_21668.html

On Bob Cesca's blog - this video made me cry- you've got to see it. (Link on HuffPost goes to YouTube)

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AX10

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Fri May-26-06 12:55 PM
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1. K&R

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pberq

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Fri May-26-06 01:03 PM
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2. Outstanding! thank you

Edited on Fri May-26-06 01:03 PM by pberq

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TomInTib

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Fri May-26-06 01:14 PM
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3. "Looks like you just won 20 million dollars."

Edited on Fri May-26-06 01:15 PM by TomInTib

Made me cry, too.

God, where did we get so far off the track?

on edit: I wish I could recommend this 50 times.

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west michigan

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Fri May-26-06 01:20 PM
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4. Wow... just plain wow

Thank you for posting this.

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Not Me

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Fri May-26-06 01:20 PM
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5. I just kicked it up to the Greatest Page

Mr. Rogers was like a Grandpa to me when I was little.

I miss him and his civility greatly.

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Minnesota_Lib

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Fri May-26-06 01:22 PM
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6. The late Fred Rogers and Bob Keeshan (Capt Kangaroo) were...

Edited on Fri May-26-06 01:34 PM by Minnesota_Lib

..both committed and untiring advocates for children to the end of their days.

Bob Keeshan 1927 - 2004 R.I.P

Fred Rogers 1928 - 2003 R.I.P

Good job, guys. :toast:

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Goat or Panic

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Fri May-26-06 01:24 PM
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7. God Bless Fred Rogers

A genuine and decent soul.

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rman

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Fri May-26-06 01:25 PM
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8. kick

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bear425

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Fri May-26-06 01:29 PM
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9. Thank you for posting this.

I grew up with Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and loved him. If only there were more programming and people like him today, our world would be a much better place.

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Minnesota_Lib

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Fri May-26-06 01:32 PM
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10. He was so impressive, talking off the cuff--and from heart--without a...

...prepared speech. Wow...I can think of at least one "world leader" who can't manage that. :D

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calmblueocean

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Fri May-26-06 01:40 PM
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11. I saw this a few days ago, and it's still on my mind.

If someone like Fred Rogers were to say this today, an hour later, Limbaugh would be on the air condemning and insulting him, and Michael Savage would be calling him a fag, wishing him to get AIDS and die.

It's impossible to overestimate how far we've sunk in this country.

Here's to Fred Rogers, one of the best human beings ever. You're sorely missed, Fred.

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spuddonna

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Fri May-26-06 02:15 PM
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12. I miss him...

He cared so deeply for children and treated them with respect. I miss Daniel Striped Tiger and Lady Elaine Fairchild! :) I'm laughing through my tears typing this... I guess I'm an old sap...

And you can see that Fred was really nervous by how he was wringing his hands, but he was so sincere.

I grew up in Pgh and the thing that everyone who met Fred Rogers said was that he was Mr. Rogers. It was not an act. He was a very kind and gentle man who cared deeply about other people, especially kids.

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PSPS

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Fri May-26-06 02:22 PM
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13. Yet another nostalgic piece than makes me yearn for a time machine

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Aristus

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Fri May-26-06 02:36 PM
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14. Like a lot of people, I used to make fun of Mr. Rogers after I'd

outgrown his program.

I knew I was truly a mature adult when I was able to look back at the show and its creator and love them for how wonderful they truly were. I don't mind telling you I cried when Mr. Rogers died.

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miss_american_pie

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Fri May-26-06 02:46 PM
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17. Our children"s museum has a permanent exhibit

that recreates the Mr. Roger's set and has a lot of memorabilia from the show. And of course it's the kids' favorite part, and I have to fight not to cry every time we go.

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uppityperson

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Fri May-26-06 02:45 PM
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15. Fred Rogers was a high class act.

Yes, I made fun of him when I was a certain age, then grew up and really really really appreciated all that he did. A genunine nice gentle caring man.

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BrklynLiberal

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Fri May-26-06 02:45 PM
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16. I loved Mr. Rogers. I would sit with my son and watch it. I loved that

he always tried to make everyone feel valuable...no matter who or what they were. His neighborhood was a safe place for everyone.

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IronLionZion

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Fri May-26-06 03:33 PM
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18. K+R

RIP Mr. Rogers

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troubleinwinter

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Fri May-26-06 03:58 PM
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19. One day, when my daughter was little, she said

"I don't like Mr. Rogers."

I asked why. She said:

"He always calls me 'Nayver'."

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BuyingThyme

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Fri May-26-06 04:05 PM
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20. God, we can't afford to lose more people like this.

Edited on Fri May-26-06 04:06 PM by BuyingThyme

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Geek_Girl

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Fri May-26-06 08:34 PM
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21. Thank you for posting this

It made me cry too. I really enjoyed Mr. Roger's show when I was a child.

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Maraya1969

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Fri May-26-06 09:39 PM
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22. To all my friends at DU - "I live you just the way you are"

And I hope you like you too.

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Sat May-27-06 04:12 AM
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23. That man was a saint! I wish we could have a President like that...

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