Private Lists. Please log in to use the private list features. Downloads Downloads are available by contacting the American Foundation for the Blind archivist. Visit our Photos and Permissions page for further information. Contents of this item Image 1. Image 2. Image 3. Image 4. Even though Keller died in , she quit making public appearances in after she suffered a series of strokes.
She was unable to attend the ceremony when President Johnson awarded her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Alabama Senator Lister Hill gave the eulogy. Her spirit will endure as long as man can read and stories can be told of the woman who showed the world there are no boundaries to courage and faith. Here are a few of the honors the activist has received. Visitors to the National Cathedral in Washington, D. Capitol Building. In this hall, each state is allowed to honor two individuals by placing two statues in the display.
Sullivan was a graduate of the Perkins School of the Blind, and Keller attended the school in her childhood as well. The school honored both women by naming the home of the deafblind program the Keller-Sullivan Cottage. The school dedicated a memorial garden to the women as well. The house, called Ivy Green, is located in Tuscumbia, Alabama. This quarter is the only one that has words written in Braille. The U. Post Office unveiled a stamp featuring an image of both Keller and Sullivan.
Anne remained at Tewksbury after his death and endured two unsuccessful eye operations. Due to reports of cruelty to inmates at Tewksbury, including sexually perverted practices and cannibalism, the Massachusetts Board of State Charities launched an investigation into the institution in Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel.
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