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June 27,1880 Tuscumbia, AL.
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She became deaf, blind, and could not speak. She developed a high fever, the doctor could not find a diagnosis to her illness.
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Annie Sullivan becomes Helen's new teacher
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She learns to read in braille.
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Helen begins to take speech lessons.
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Schools: Horace Mann for deaf, Wright-Humason School for Deaf, Cambridge School for Young Ladies.
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Helen's father Arthur H. Keller,dies.
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Her book 'The Story of My Life' is published.
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Helen begins to speak out on social issues other than her life, such as women's rights, socialism, unions, birth control, civil liberties, and justice for Black Americans.
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Attends Radcliffe College.
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Polly Thomson comes to work for Helen and Annie.
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Helen and Annie peform in "Vaudeville"
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Helen stars in "Deliverance", a silent movie about her life.
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Helen's mother, Kate Adams Keller, dies.
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Helen is hired by the American Foundation for the Blind as a find-raiser and speaker.
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Helen travels the world, visiting over 35 countries.
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Annie Sullivan Macy dies. Polly Thomson assumes Sullivan's role.
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"The Unconquered", a documentary film about Helen's life is released.
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"The Miracle Worker" , a play about Helen's life, is released.
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Helen suffers a stroke and retires from public life.
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Helen receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Helen Keller dies at the age of 88 years old in her sleep.