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He was born
Theodor Seuss Geisel, formally known as Dr. Seuss, the worlds greatest childrens book writer of all time was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
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Dr. Seuss's Life
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Began College
Theodor Geisel Began attending Dartmouth Collage, where he planned to study to become an english teacher. -
Continued His Studies At Lincoln College
In this year Theodor Geisel graduated from Dartmouth College and continued his studies to become an english teacher at Lincoln Collage in Oxford University. This is where he met Helen Palmer his futer first wife. -
Publishes His First Book
Theodor Geisel published his first book "To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street” after being rejected by 27 different publishers. -
Helped The Army
At age 38 Theodor Geisel was too old to join the army but still helped out by making educational films for new soldures. -
Promoted To Captain
Theodor Geisel was named captain for his films for the U.S.A army. -
Acadamy Award
Theodor Geisel won an Acadamy Award for "Design For Death" in the catagory of Documentary Feature. -
His First Lewis Carrol Shelf Award
Theodor Geisel won his first Lewis Carrol Shelf Award for "Horton Hatches The Egg" -
His Second Lewis Carrol Shelf Award
Theodor won his second Lewis Carrol Shelf Award for "To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street” -
The Pulitzer Prize
Theodor Geisel won the Pulitzer Prize for his amazing childrens books. -
Helen Dies
On this day Theodor Geisels first wife killed herself because of depression and sickness. -
He Marries Audrey Stone
After divorcing her husband Audrey Stone and Theodor Geisel get married. -
Death
On this sad day one of the greatest authors of all time passed away but children still enjoy his books over 25 years later.
