Helen Keller was one of the most inspirational women in American history. She changed the way the world perceived the handicapped and strived to help others. During her lifetime, Keller accomplished what people thought was impossible and stood as a powerful example of how determination can allow an individual to triumph over adversity. Keller was born on June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was the first daughter born to Arthur H. Keller and Katherine Adams Keller. Keller's father had served as an officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The family lost most of its wealth during the war and lived modestly from a cotton plantation. ("Helen Keller Biography." Afb.org.). Keller was born a healthy child, with her senses of
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As a result, Keller became the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. ("Helen Keller Biography and Facts.").
After college, Keller set out to learn more about the world and how she could help improve the lives of others. News of her story started to spread quickly and she became a well-known celebrity and lecturer by sharing her experiences with audiences, and working on behalf of others living with disabilities. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Keller tackled social and political issues, including women's suffrage, pacifism and birth control. She testified before Congress, strongly advocating to improve the welfare of blind people. (Biography.com Editors. "Helen”).
In 1915, she co-founded Helen Keller International to combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. In 1920, she helped found the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1946, she was appointed counselor of international relations for the American Foundation of Overseas Blind. In 1955, at age 75, Keller embarked on the longest and most grueling trip of her life: a 40,000-mile, five-month trek across Asia. (Biography.com Editors.
As a result, Keller became the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. ("Helen Keller Biography and Facts.").
After college, Keller set out to learn more about the world and how she could help improve the lives of others. News of her story started to spread quickly and she became a well-known celebrity and lecturer by sharing her experiences with audiences, and working on behalf of others living with disabilities. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Keller tackled social and political issues, including women's suffrage, pacifism and birth control. She testified before Congress, strongly advocating to improve the welfare of blind people. (Biography.com Editors. "Helen”).
In 1915, she co-founded Helen Keller International to combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. In 1920, she helped found the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1946, she was appointed counselor of international relations for the American Foundation of Overseas Blind. In 1955, at age 75, Keller embarked on the longest and most grueling trip of her life: a 40,000-mile, five-month trek across Asia. (Biography.com Editors.