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Fred Rogers served in the military.
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REFUTED
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Is it true that Fred Rogers served in the military?
No. Two reference sources, including the National Archives, state that Fred Rogers registered for the draft but was classified unqualified for military service after a 1950 physical, and that he did not serve in the armed forces.
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Fred Rogers. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers
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Celebrating Mr. Rogers at the National Archives | National Archives. (n.d.). archives.gov. https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/celebrating-mr-rogers-at-the-national-archives
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