RE: RE: In 1969, when African American citizens were forbidden to swim in a pool with white people, Mr. Rogers invited African American Officer Clemmons to join him cooling his feet in a pool on his show to make a statement
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RE: In 1969, when African American citizens were forbidden to swim in a pool with white people, Mr. Rogers invited African American Officer Clemmons to join him cooling his feet in a pool on his show to make a statement

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This photo is from the 90s when they reenacted the special scene. This is the original photo from the 60s.

Also here is the OPs picture as it aired in color

And I found this not amazing quality video showing the 2 scenes back to back and the description has some interesting facts about the importance of the scene and the man who played Officer Clemmons.

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