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Helen Keller was a member of many organizations throughout her lifetime.  She was on the first board of directors in 1915 when the Permanent Blind War Relief Fund was created.  This fund is known today of as the National Braille Press. 

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Other organizations that she was a member of include:

- Helen Keller International: found this with the help from George Kessler in 1915

- American Civil Liberties Union: help found this in 1920

- Socialist Party of America

- Industrial Workers of the World

-American Foundation for the Blind where she raised $2 million endowment for

-National and International Relations where she served as a counselor for 40 years

 

  • ​1955:  Honorary Academy Award by being the inspiration for the documentary about her life "Helen Keller and Her Story."
  • 1961: Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson- this is the highest and most distinguished award that a person can receive
  • 1961: Lions Humanitarian Award for providing the inspiration for the adoption by Lions Clubs International Foundation
  • Helen Keller also received honors and medals from various countries across the world where she visited-  The Chevalier Medal from the French Legion and the Southern Cross from Brazil.
  • 1999: listed in Gallup's Most Widely Admired People of the 20th century.
  • 2003: Alabama honored Keller on it's state quarter- first quarter to include                                                   Braille Print and includes statement "Spirit of Courage"
  • The Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama is dedicated to her
  • A preschool for the deaf and hard of hearing in Mysore, India, was originally named after Helen Keller
  • On October 7, 2009, a bronze statue of Helen Keller was added to the National Statuary Hall Collection.. This is the first statue of a person with a disability to be displayed in the United States Capitol--- it is of seven year old Keller standing next to a water pump in regards of her first word WATER.  The base of the statue is written in Braille quoting, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart."

 

Honors

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Books and Movies

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Helen Keller wrote and published many books about her life and her inspirations while growing up. She was also the inspiration for movies and documentaries that are still in circulation today. 

Helen and Anne visiting an injured soldier after returning from war.

Helen and Polly on a trip visiting Japan speaking at many activist meetings.

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