Before she was 2 years old, Helen Keller contracted an illness, possibly scarlet fever or meningitis, which left her both deaf and blind. This greatly impacted her ability to communicate and interact with the world around her.
Helen Keller lived in isolation for seven years before Anne Sullivan began teaching her and helping her communicate.
Helen Keller did know a Martha Washington, but not the first lady. The child of the Keller's cook was named Martha Washington and she played with Helen.
Helen Keller attended Radcliffe College for two years, from 1900 to 1902, before health issues forced her to withdraw.
Helen Keller International was founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, making her 35 at the time.
Helen Keller's father, Arthur H. Keller, died of a heart attack in 1896 when Helen was 16 years old.
Helen Keller was 87 years old when she passed away on June 1, 1968.
Helen Keller was 20 years old when she entered Radcliffe College in 1900.
Mildred Keller was three years younger than Helen Keller. Helen was born in 1880, while Mildred was born in 1886.
Yes, Helen Keller did spend a portion of her childhood in Rome, Georgia. She lived there with her family for several years before moving to other locations.
Helen Keller has been dead for years. She did like games where the mind was involved.
Helen Keller was 87 years old when she passed away on June 1, 1968.
Helen Keller's little sister Mildred died in infancy in 1876. Helen was born in 1880.