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“My friendship with Mitzi was like the friendship that many children have with their pets. My mother and father thought it was "good for me" to have a dog for a companion. Well it was good for me, but it was only many years after she died that I began to understand how good it was, and why.”

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Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers, born on March 20, 1928, was an esteemed American educator. He is best known for his contributions to children's television, most notably as the host of the popular children's show 'Sesame Street'. Rogers was respected for his warm and approachable image and his deep understanding of children's mental health. more

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