In 1969, when black Americans were still prevented from swimming alongside whites, Mr.Rogers decided to invite officer Clemmons to join him and cool his feet in a pool, breaking a well-known colour barrier. Submitted by Legitimate_Row_4944 t3_zya3vs on December 29, 2022 at 4:55 PM in pittsburgh 37 comments 342
Winter-Relief4661 t1_j26kp9x wrote on December 30, 2022 at 12:46 AM Read a book earlier this this year (“When You Wonder, You’re Learning”) that explains this scene and how he worked civil rights into Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Great story, great Pittsburgher Permalink 3
In 1969, when black Americans were still prevented from swimming alongside whites, Mr.Rogers decided to invite officer Clemmons to join him and cool his feet in a pool, breaking a well-known colour barrier.
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