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Mr. Rogers a Navy SEAL?
Mr. Rogers was not a Navy SEAL, or a Scout Marine Sniper. This is a great Urban Legend of the 21st century, but it is no more than a legend.
The Rumors:
While there are rumors that Mr. Rogers, the host of internationally acclaimed TV show for children – Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, served as a Navy SEAL or a Marine Scout Sniper during the Vietnam era with a large number of confirmed kills, we have to state it is false. Mr. Rogers never served in the military. Why?
Another rumor says that Mister Rogers always wore long-sleeved clothes only to conceal the tattoos on his arms he obtained while serving in the military.
The Facts:
Firstly, Mr. Rogers was born in 1928 and thus at the time of the US involvement in the Vietnam conflict was too old to enlist in the US Navy.
Secondly, he had no time to do so. Right after finishing high school, Mr. Rogers went straight into college, and after graduating college directly into TV work.
Conclusion:
From the above mentioned reasons, it is clear that Mr. Rogers could never have served in the mili
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Fred Rogers
American television host and author (1928–2003)
"Mister Rogers" redirects here. For the television series, see Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. For the asteroid, see 26858 Misterrogers. For other people with the surname, see Rogers (surname).
For other people named Fred Rogers, see Fred Rogers (disambiguation).
The Reverend Fred Rogers | |
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Rogers in 1982 | |
| Born | Fred McFeely Rogers (1928-03-20)March 20, 1928 Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2003(2003-02-27) (aged 74) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Unity Cemetery, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Mister Rogers |
| Education | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1951–2003 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002) |
| Official name | Fred McFeely Rogers (1928–2003) |
| Type | Roadside |
| Designated | June 11, 2016 |
Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003), better known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister.[1] He was the creato
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Celebrating Mr. Rogers at the National Archives
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By Kerri Lawrence | National Archives News
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2019 — Fred McFeely Rogers, more fondly known as Mr. Rogers by several generations of children and their parents, became an American icon through his long-running television show. Born on this day in 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Rogers was a pioneer in children’s programming for more than 50 years. He worked on several other children’s television shows prior to his most famous—Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—which catapulted him to legendary status.
In celebration of Rogers’ birthday, the National Archives and Records Administration highlights several records from our holdings—housed at the National Archives at St. Louis—including Rogers’ draft card and his selective service records, as well as a letter he wrote to the U.S. Commissioner on Education.
Rogers registered for the draft in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1948. When he registered, Rogers was just 20 years old. He was classified as “1A,” meaning he was available for military service. How