She received many awards and honors during her life. Some of these included the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal in 1963, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964, the Lions Humanitarian Award, the French Legion of Honor, and election to the Women's Hall of Fame. Helen has also met every president of the United States, from Calvin Coolidge to John F. Kennedy. She began receiving honorary degrees from Temple University and Harvard University, the universities of Glasgow, Scotland, Berlin, Germany, Delhi, India, Johannesburg and South Africa. South (Biography. Editors). Helen Keller died on June 1, 1968 at the age of 87 in her sleep and was buried in St. Joseph's Chapel at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. She has dedicated her life to the betterment of others and is an amazing example of how determination and hard work can enable us to overcome our obstacles, no matter the difficult circumstances. Helen Keller will always remain a symbol of light, hope, guidance and a beacon to guide people with disabilities from darkness into the world.