American Education Series: Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan

United States of America · 1980 · 15c

This stamp is part of the American Education Series and honors the remarkable relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. The design features portraits of both women, symbolizing Keller's breakthrough in communication and learning despite being deaf and blind.

Issued in 1980, this stamp commemorates the centennial of Helen Keller's birth, celebrating her life as a world-famous author, political activist, and lecturer, and highlighting the importance of education for individuals with disabilities.