[Letter, 1996 Jul. 17 : to Fred Rogers].

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[Letter, 1996 Jul. 17 : to Fred Rogers].

This letter invites Fred Rogers to the White House on July 29, 1996 to discuss children's television. They will discuss three topics: "First, the importance of television as a source of values and role models for children. Second, the key components of the best and most appealing educational children's television shows. And third, the barriers to more and better programming for children and how we can overcome them."

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