Helen Keller statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol
Malia Thibado, age 4, sings as Nichole Gordy interprets with signs during a ceremony where a statue of Helen Keller is unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington on October 7, 2009. On stage from left are Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and American Foundation for the Blind President and Chief Executive Officer Carl Augusto. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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