It was on this day 55 years ago, June 1, 1968, that American icon, author and lecturer, Helen Keller died.
Keller's story was one we learned in school as a inspiring example of courage, persistence and victory over adversity.
Born on June 27, 1880, Helen was stricken with a disease when she was 19 months old that left her both blind and deaf. In those days special education for such children was in its infancy. However, prior to her 7th birthday, a special ed teacher, Anne Sullivan, was summons to teach Helen.
