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Helen Keller Was Born
On June 27, 1880, Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. When she was born she was as normal as anyone of us. Helen Kelller was actually a very happy baby that loved everything. -
Helen is Struck With Scarlet Fever
Helen in 1882 is two years old. She is now losing her sight and hearing. Helen Keller now lives in a world of complete darkness and silence. -
Helen Keller Publishes The Story of My Life
In 1902, Helen Keller wrote her first book, The Story of My Life. This book about the challenges Helen faced to get to where she is now. This book is a symbol of how strong she was as a women even though she had challenges. -
Helen Joins Suffrage Movement for Women's Rights
In 1909 Helen joined the Suffrage Movement for Women's Rights. The Suffrage Movement for Women's Rights is the right for women to vote. This would allow women to be equal in making the decisions for our country. -
Helen and Anne Sullivan Begin to work for the AFB
In 1924 Anne Sullivan and Helen begin to work for the American Foundation for the Blind.The American Foundation for the Blind helps people with vision loss in every day life things, such as your education, career, and emotional life. Helen wanted to help people who were just like her -
Helen Visits Wounded Soldiers From World War II
Helen visits soldiers who are deaf, blind, and disabled from World War II. She can relate to these people and wants to comfort them through these hard times. She wants them to know that even though they are different there is nothing they can't do. -
Helen Recieves the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 1964 Helen Keller receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This award was given to her by Lyndon Johnson. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award that is the highest award some one can receive when a country is not at war. -
Helen Keller Dies
Helen Keller died in her sleep at age 87, she would have been 88 in 26 days.
