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Helen Keller · Life in Weeks
Left deafblind by illness at 19 months, she overcame her disabilities to become a celebrated author, lecturer, and political activist. Her partnership with teacher Anne Sullivan became one of the most famous stories of human resilience.
Helen Keller: 4,587 weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Lost her sight and hearing from an unknown illness
Met teacher Anne Sullivan, who taught her language at the water pump
Published her autobiography The Story of My Life
Graduated cum laude from Radcliffe College, the first deafblind graduate
Co-founded Helen Keller International to combat blindness
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Lyndon B. Johnson
Legacy
Became the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating from Radcliffe College. Authored 12 books and campaigned globally for the rights of people with disabilities, women's suffrage, and labor reforms.
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