Fred Rogers

The Rev. Frederick McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was the host of the internationally acclaimed children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, in production from 1968 to 2001. Mister Rogers, as he became known to millions, was an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who lived and worked in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area for most of his life.

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March 20 - 1928 - February 27 - 2003 - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - 1968 - 2001 - Ordained - Minister - Presbyterian Church (USA) - Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania

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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.

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Emmy - Peabody Award - 1983 - July 9 - 2002 - Presidential Medal of Freedom - President - George W. Bush

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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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Latrobe, Pennsylvania - University of Pittsburgh

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