Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) | Periscope

At 19 months old, Helen Keller suffered an extreme fever that made her sight and hearing impaired.

She became a national spokesperson for the physically disabled by writing books, giving speeches, and working with the U.S. government to raise funds and awareness for her cause.

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