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    Helen Keller was a social activist throughout the late 1800s and much of the 1900s for the deaf and blind. She went blind and deaf at a young age from a disease but learned how to communicate with the world. She went to Horace Mann School for the Deaf, Wright-Humason School for the Deaf, and Cambridge School for Young Ladies for college. On June 23, 1953, Keller gave a speech at the National University of Mexico to promote rights for the blind specifically. Helen Keller effectively convinces her

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    heart,” quoted this unbelievable journalist, Helen Keller. She was a bright, healthy child until a severe fever left her deaf, blind at a very young age, which made it nearly impossible for her to talk. Regardless of the disabilities she had, she still managed to master how to read lips, type, write, and even speak with help from her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Her courage and effort brought inspiration and encouragements to billions. Helen Adams Keller had a happy, wealthy childhood until she fell ill

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    Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. She lived until she was almost eighty-eight years old. Near the end of her life, she was weakened by minor strokes. She died on June 1, 1968. During her lifetime, two very significant events were occurring. These events are known as World War 2 and the Women’s Rights Movement. Helen Keller supported both of these events publicly. Helen Keller was a true hero, at heart. She was a courageous, bold, and intelligent woman. Her courage was proven when she spoke

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    to see or hear anything. Now, imagine your whole life being this way. This is how Helen Keller lived since the age of 19 months. Despite these challenges, she was determined to live to the fullest. Helen Keller was a determined and intelligent woman who faced tremendous adversity due to her disabilities. She was able to accomplish as much as the average person if not more. With all the difficulties Helen Keller had to face, she proved her intelligence in various ways. The beginning of it all started

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    Helen Keller is a huge inspiration to many people, and a great leader too. She is patient, inspirational, and intelligent. Having the childhood that she had, she definitely learned to be patient with certain things, and as for being inspirational, she was blind and deaf and learned how to talk and write books! And according to www.biography.com/people/helen-keller-9361967 Helen Keller went to Cambridge School for Young Ladies before changing to Radcliff College for a full four years. Helen Keller

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    Helen Keller: A Blind Inspiration ”I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker” (Quotations Page). Many people today struggle to see the light, just as Helen Keller did. She wanted to make it her duty to do whatever she could to help others like her. She felt that others

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    Helen Keller Inspirational Phenomenon What would the world be without sight, hearing, or a voice? Helen Keller may understand. As young as 19 months old she lived in a dark world. Helen Keller worked all her life to help blind deaf and mute people. She changed the world by creating a better environment for blind, deaf, and mute people. She showed people that even though she struggled with physical disabilities she made a difference. She left a legacy as a positive, hopeful, and influential person

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    Helen Adams Keller was born on 27th June 1880. She was an american author and also she was a lecturer, and a political activist. She was born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama which is now a museum. Her birthday is celebrated as the “Helen Keller Day” in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She was the first person who even after being blind and deaf earned a degree of bachelors in arts. The story behind how Keller’s teacher Anne Sullivan helped her to learn how to communicate is widely known by the play and film “The

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    On June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Adams Keller came into the world. She was struck by an illness when she was only 19 months old that left her both blind, and deaf. There were several different illnesses that it may have been but the exact one will never be known. Not being able to communicate very well really started to frustrate Helen. When she was seven her parents decided she needed help. Determined to find help the Keller family took her to a specialist and eventually was hooked

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    Helen Keller Hero

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    Helen Keller The definition of heroine is “is a woman, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities” (“Dictionary”). Helen Keller was a woman who was an important role model, and trailblazer for the deaf and blind community. Even a person with all their senses has not achieved as much she has. Helen Keller was a hero because she faced many challenges as a deaf blind woman, she won different awards in her life, and made many contributions to the

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