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Helen Keller

Writing

Born June 27, 1880 · Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA

Died June 1, 1968

Biography

Helen Adams Keller was an American deafblind author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.

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Awards & recognition

  • Labor Hall of Honor · 2010
  • Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame · 2006
  • National Women's Hall of Fame · 1973
  • Alabama Women's Hall of Fame · 1971
  • Golden Plate Award · 1965
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  • Presidential Medal of Freedom · 1964
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight of the Order of the Southern Cross
  • Order of Bernardo O'Higgins
  • Order of Merit
  • Order of St. Sava
  • Order of the Sacred Treasure
  • Order of the Southern Cross
  • Nobel Peace Prize · 1958 · nominated
  • Nobel Peace Prize · 1954 · nominated

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