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The Public Broadcasting Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1967, marked a pivotal moment in the history of American media. Hillyard articulated that this act was the outcome of coordinated efforts by the National Association of Educational Broadcasters and numerous organizations aiming to establish a nonpartisan, objective framework for disseminating cultural, educational, and informational content to the American public.
Hillyard's involvement in this historic moment included a personal touch; he was present when President Johnson signed the act, receiving not only a handshake but also one of the pens used for this significant legislation.