In the previous lesson, Julia Dhar referenced a speech that Mr. Rogers gave to the Senate in 1969. This speech is a powerful example of how using and controlling emotions can influence others.
On May 1, 1969, Mr. Rogers addressed the Senate to argue that $20 million in funding for PBS should not be cut. Senator John Pastore from Rhode Island led the hearing. He had never seen or heard of “Mr Roger’s Neighborhood.”