Helen Keller Story Amos Ives Root was the iconic Renaissance
man. Entrepreneur, inventor, scientist and humanitarian, A.I.
Root had a direct influence in the lives of many famous
Americans. After learning about the advances in educating blind
and deaf children and contributing to help that effort, he
received a four-page letter from Helen Keller thanking him for
his kindness and support. For the rest of their lives, they
remained close, personal friends.