Helen was born on June the 27th 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She grew up with love and support but things were very different for her. As you read above Helen was blind and deaf which made her things to do very limited as a child. She couldn’t go out and play like other could. Helen parents hired the women you read about above Annie Sullivan. Annie taught Helen many things. Such like how to read and write and and talk. Annie would teach what things are based on how they feel. Helen could tell the difference between …show more content…
Helen Keller was friends with many popular people such as, Mark Twain, Franklin D Roosevelt and his wife and Alexander Graham Bell (“Fun”). Helen was the first ever blind and deaf lady to ever finish college and get a degree. Helen visited 39 countries throughout her lifetime. Helen won an Oscar for the documentary about her life “ Helen Keller in her story” (“Part”) .
Helen Keller remains an influential person in history. Her ability to overcome her disability inspires people even today. She proved she was not dumb just because she couldn’t communicate like others. “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. Through her many speeches and appearances, she brought inspiration and encouragement to millions of people” (2 “Helen”). If Helen Keller can make a difference across the world, can