Helen Keller is one of our heroes. With the help of her loyal teacher, Anne Sullivan, a blind and deaf young girl would blossom and become not just the first blind/deaf person to earn a Bachelors Degree, but also a political leader and activist. She lived an amazing life of travel and teaching that was imbued with optimism and kindness. The following photos highlight her beautiful life.
An eight year old Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan in 1888 while vacationing on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Hit "Next Page" to see the rest...
Helen and her dog. She came to know the world largely through touch in her early years, and she would continue to "feel" the world throughout her life.
Helen would place her hand on the side of a person's face to recognize them and attempt to understand their words.
This is our favorite picture of Ms. Keller. It shows her during her years at Radcliffe College, where she would graduate in 1904 as the first blind/deaf person to obtain a Bachelors Degree
A young Helen learning to appreciate flowers. Such a beautiful photo.
We love this beautiful portrait of Ms. Keller in her early 20's.
Helen and Anne Sullivan together in 1909. Such a sweet photo.
Helen had occasion to meet many famous people and dignitaries during her 20's and 30s. Here we see her with none other than Mark Twain.
And here with Charlie Chaplin!
Here we see Ms. Keller traveling to Hiroshima in 1948, three years after the atomic bomb was dropped. During this period of her life, she would meet many Presidents and increase her activism.
Ms. Keller and JFK. She was such a beautiful woman, and you can see a true kindness in that smile!
A smiling Ms. Keller spends time with some adoring children.
One of the last-known photos of Ms. Keller as she reads a book in braille. She would die in 1968 at the old age of 87. She had a full and happy life, and we're thankful for all she did to share it.
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