Dr. Seuss

By jules3341
  • Theodor Seuss Geisel was born

    Theodor Seuss Geisel was born

    Thedor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, MA.
  • Attended Dartmouth College

    Attended Dartmouth College

    Ted attended Dartmouth College where he was voted by his classmates as "Least Likely to Succeed".
  • Married Helen Palmer

    Married Helen Palmer

    Helen and Ted were married in her parents' parlor.
  • First book was published.

    First book was published.

    Ted's first published book was titled "And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street".
  • The Cat in the Hat was published

    The Cat in the Hat was published

    After Life magazine criticized children's reading levels, Dr. Seuss was asked to write a primer book using 220 volcabulary words, and the resulting book was called The Cat in the Hat. This book made him famous as a children's author.
  • Dr. Seuss wins a Pulitzer Prize

    Dr. Seuss wins a Pulitzer Prize

    In 1984, Dr. Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize for his great contribution to children's literature.
  • Dr. Seuss died.

    Dr. Seuss died.

    Ted Geisel, now well known as Dr. Seuss, passed away at the age of 87 years old.