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Frederick McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 - February 27, 2003) was the host of the internationally acclaimed children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968-2001).
Mister Rogers, as he became known to millions, was an ordained Presbyterian minister, who lived and worked in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area for most of his life.
Rogers' show won four Emmy awards, including one for lifetime achievement. He also received a Peabody Award in 1983, "in recognition of 25 beautiful years in the neighborhood". On July 9, 2002, Fred Rogers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to children's education. "Fred Rogers has proven that television can soothe the soul and nurture the spirit and teach the very young," said President George W. Bush at the presentation.
He was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles (50 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. He studied early childhood development at the University of Pittsburgh.
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