Who Is Helen Keller?
10. The Presidential Medal of Freedom
We often hear of medals being awarded to soldiers for their bravery in combat, and such awards are thoroughly deserved. Military personnel are not the only people who do great deeds, however, and some civilians make a huge overall difference to peoples’ lives.
Because of the incredible work that Keller did in her life, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon Johnson. It is the highest award that can be granted to any civilian in the United States. She was given the award in 1964 when she was 83 years old. Keller died four years later at her home.
