Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an
American author,
political activist and
lecturer. She was the first
deafblind person to earn a
Bachelor of Arts degree.
[1][2] The story of how Keller's teacher,
Annie Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate, has become known worldwide through the dramatic depictions of the play and film
The Miracle Worker.
A prolific author, Keller was well traveled and was outspoken in her
opposition to war. She campaigned for
women's suffrage,
workers' rights, and
socialism, as well as many other
progressive causes.