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Helen Keller Born
Born healthy in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller. -
Loses sight and hearing
Helen got a high fever (possibly Scarlet Fever or Meningitis) which left her blind and deaf. -
Meets Annie Sullivan
Helen's behavior had gotten out of control. The Keller's spoke to Alexander Graham Bell, who recommended a special teacher. -
Learns that things have names.
Helen and Annie have a breakthrough when Helen learns the word WATER. -
Learns to read raised letters.
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Helen goes to College.
Radcliffe College in Cambridge, MA with a Bachelor of Arts. -
Publishes first book
"The Story of My Life" -
Helen and Annie traveled the world giving speeches.
Stopped touring in 1922 -
Helen Keller Dies
Westport, Connecticut