In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts by President Nixon.
Honda's ASMIO directs a performance of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to raise money for the Power of Dreams Music Education Fund. More information at http://www.detroitsy mphony.com/
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