jan 1, 1988 - Deaf President Now at Gallaudet University

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First deaf president since 1864, after students demanded a deaf president to represent them. A week long protest led to the inauguration of Deaf President at Gallaudet, I. King Jordan. This would also continue to spark legislative and social change.

“Deaf History Timeline.” Deaf History Timeline, https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/asl/deaf-history-timeline.

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