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- Born: June 27, 1880
- Graduated from Radcliffe College in 1904
- Political affiliation: Socialist Party
- Personal friends with Mark Twain
- Authored 12 books
- Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Lyndon B. Johnson
- Died: June 1, 1968
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Helen Keller was an American author and activist for the rights of the disabled as well as minorities. She is perhaps the most famous for becoming the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college. Contrary to popular belief, she was not born deaf and blind, but developed these attributes following a bout with a disease at 19 months that is believed to have been meningitis. Following a meeting with Alexander Graham Bell in 1886, she was put in touch with Anne Sullivan, who would become her tutor and friend for life.
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Timeline
- 1886: Helen Keller's mother began to seek help for her daughter and ended up speaking to Alexander Graham Bell, who advised the couple to contact the Perkins Institute for the Blind. The school appointed teacher and former student Anne Sullivan, (who was also visually impaired) to become Keller's instructor
- 1904: Helen Keller graduated from Radcliffe magna cum laude, becoming the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree
- September 14, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded Helen Keller the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1965: Helen Keller was elected to the Women's Hall of Fame at the New York World's Fair
- June 1, 1968: Helen Keller died at her home in Arcan Ridge near Westport, Connecticut. Her ashes were placed next to her closest friends; Anne Sullivan and Polly Thompson
Significance
The story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan has been interpreted many times and is known worldwide. The story is famous because it was the first time that a deaf and blind child was brought out of an inevitable isolation and taught how to communicate.
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Find me the funniest/cutest version of the "Helen Keller dance." If you are one of the people offended by this chorus, explain why. 6 AnswersOh, you HAVE to see this one. This guy is my hero, and something about this makes me want to watch this one OVER and OVER and OVER. ... read more
Where is Lauren Helen Graham? 1 AnswerHi there...well, having considerable trouble understanding the context of your question, but Lauren Graham the actress reportedly still lives in the West Hollyw... read more
What are the similiar events between Mt Saint Helens eruption and the movie Dante Peak? 1 AnswerBoth in Washington. Both had significant number of earth quakes just a couple of days before eruption Both had been dormant for significant lengths of time (o... read more
Does anyone know who sings that song that goes "do the helen keller and talk with your hips"? 2 AnswersHate to admit it but I love this song by 3Oh!3. It's called "Don't trust me" ... read more
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RT @marilynholm: The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision, Helen Keller
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"shush girl! do the Helen Keller an talk with your hips!" home to ohio!
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Shush girl, shut your lips, Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips..
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Yes totally agree, stay advenutorus...RT @AmbleResorts Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller
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The only thing worse than being blind is being blind and having no vision - Helen Keller
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