Helen Keller

By: Brooke AckerHelen Keller

Early YearsShe was born on June 27,1880She was born in Tuscumbia, AlabamaWhen she was 19 months old she got scarlet fever which left her with blind and deafBy the time Helen was 7 she came up with home signs to talk to her familyWhen Helen was 7 she was transferred to doctors such as Alexander Gram Bell and J. Julian Chisolm

Young Helen young Helen Keller

Meeting Annie (TEACHER)On March 3, 1887 Annie met Helen for the first timeWhen Helen first met Annie Helen thought it was her mother so she hugged her, but quickly realized it wasnt and started to kick and scream.Now Annie was wondering if she would be able to teach this new childTo try and find out more about the stranger Helen helped Annie unpack

Helen and Annie

First Sign Of ProgressSo far in Helens life she had not made much progressON April 5, 1887 Helen first understood that everything had a name and that everything had a meaningAt the age of 7 Helen finally could communicate with Annie/ TeacherAfter that, by the end of the day Helen had learned 30 new words

The water pump where Helen first made the miracle of saying water.

Word Gets Out About HelenWhen Helen turned 8 she Annie was going to take her to Perkins (a deaf and blind school), but there trip was postponed because the president wanted to see themLike many people the president was fascinated to know about HelenWhen Helen finally got to Perkins her speech (Which was translated by Annie) was written in the news paper for the world to seeHelen was known around the world as the miracle child

Helen Keller

Older HelenWhen Helen was older she went to a school to prepare her for collage called Cambridge SchoolLater, she went to Radcliffe (the collage)Helen was always working and some thought that Helen should be taken away from Annie so she can calm downIn 1904 Helen graduated with honors from RadcliffeNews papers around the world reported the event

Helen and her degree Helen in her gown + cap

Helen Travels As An Adult In 1951 Helen had visited South Africa The following year in 1952 she went to five countries in the middle eastIn 1953 she toured Latin AmericaThen in 1955 she visited India and Japan Helen meets the president

Helen and Alexander GrahamBell

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