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How Did Helen Keller Learn to Speak?

July 26, 2009 by lisa waller rogers

In this rare 1930 footage, teacher Annie Sullivan shows how she taught the deaf/blind Helen Keller to speak:

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Posted in Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller, PEOPLE | Tagged Anne Sullivan, Annie Sullivan, blind education, deaf education, Helen Keller, Helen Keller speaks | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on July 26, 2009 at 7:52 PM | Reply Shirley Kavanaugh

Wow! She speaks better than most deaf people who can read lips! She was an extraordinary human for sure.

Thanks, Lisa!
Shirley K.
- on July 27, 2009 at 5:09 PM | Reply lisa waller rogers
  
  Helen Keller said, “If life is not a daring adventure, then it’s nothing.” Talk about an optimist. Thanks for visiting Lisa’s History Room, Shirley. I’ve missed you.
on July 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM | Reply Pam Wilhite

Lisa, I am a friend of your mother’s and your Aunt Kathryn. KKC told me about your website & I am enjoying it very much. I loved reading the interview that Carolyn gave you about WWII. And appreciate your putting this information about Helen Keller on your website as well. Goodness, she is an impressive lady, isn’t she?

But — so are Carolyn & Kathryn! I’m anxious to read THE CANDY RAVERS and hope to do so this week.

Keep up the good work! pw
- on July 27, 2009 at 11:06 PM | Reply lisa waller rogers
  
  Pam, thank you for visiting Lisa’s History Room. We met at John King’s funeral, I believe. I certainly know your name. Kathryn has spoken of you often.
on March 28, 2010 at 8:12 PM | Reply a;lkdjfaiefjaoefjdafdfadf

That’s cool
on July 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM | Reply Dana

I am always amazed that it seems to be the people who have the most challenges or face unimaginable situations can be so pure of heart and inspiring. I have read many books on Helen Keller but seeing this video was really touching.
- on July 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM | Reply lisa waller rogers
  
  Helen Keller had a buoyant spirit. Thanks for writing, Dana.
on September 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM | Reply ally

i wonder how she knew she was a person?

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