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Fred Rogers

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Fred Rogers Fast Facts:

Ordained as a Presbyterian minister.
All of the sweaters he wore on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood were knitted by his mother, until her death in 1981.
Composed more than 200 songs.
Won four Daytime Emmys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.
Received more than 40 honorary degrees from colleges and universities.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002.
Last public appearance was as grand marshal of the 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.

Fred Rogers Relationships:
Elaine Crozier - Sister
James Hill Rogers - Father
James Rogers - Son
John Rogers - Son
Nancy McFeely Rogers - Mother
Sara Joanne Byrd Rogers - Wife
Fred Rogers Awards:
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Nominee
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Nominee
1969 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Nominee
1992 Peabody: Personal Award - Winner
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Programs - Nominee
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Individuals - Nominee
College:
Attended Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH; Rollins College, Winter Park, FL (BA in Music, 1951); Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA (MDiv, 1962); attended University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA