Helen Keller Day
commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of Helen Keller
Helen Keller Day is a commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of Helen Keller, observed on June 27 annually. The holiday observance was created by presidential proclamation in 1980 as well as by international organizations, particularly those helping the blind and the deaf. The holiday is known for its fashion show, held on June 27 annually for fundraising purposes.
History
The holiday was first proclaimed on March 27, 1960, by Newark, New Jersey, mayor Leo P. Carlin. On June 7, 1960, by then Annapolis, Maryland, mayor Arthur G. Ellington where he announced Keller's 80th birthday.
On June 19, 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued Proclamation #4767 to honor Helen Keller and her accomplishments.
Outside of the proclamations, the holiday is also observed by private organizations. Since 1971, the Lions Club International has declared the holiday on June 1 annually to commemorate the speech Keller gave on June 30, 1925, to spread awareness of the American Foundation for the Blind. The day is generally observed internationally through the Blind Association and other international organizations who help people with this disability. Every year on June 27, an annual fashion show is held as a fundraiser in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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