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The Life Of Theordor Seuss Geisel

By jtbyrne
  • Theordor Suess Geisel Was Born

    Theordor Suess Geisel Was Born
    Theordor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, MA on March 2, 1904. You probably know me as Dr. Seuss!
  • Off To Dartmouth College

    Off To Dartmouth College
    After high school I attended Dartmouth College.
    I was not much of a student but I did love my English Language Arts classes.
  • Dr. Seuss Marries

    Dr. Seuss Marries
    On November 29, 1927, I married Helen Palmer and we moved to New York. I met Helen while studdying at Oxford University-- a place I never really fit in.
  • And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street

    And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street
    "And To think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street" was not my most popular children's book but it was my first published children's book.
  • Ted Enlists In The Army

    Ted Enlists In The Army
    World War II broke out in Europe and I was concerned about the world around me. I took a break from writing children's books and drew political cartoons.
  • The Cat In The Hat Is Published

    The Cat In The Hat Is Published
    The war ended and a babyboom was exploding in the US. More and more kids were readng and Houghton Mifflin wanted to capitalize. They challenged me to write a 225 word book that all 1st graders could read.
  • Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Dr. Seuss

    Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Dr. Seuss
    Helen and I moved to California and enjoyed our life together. I continued to write children's books and eventually was awarded a Pulizer Prize for dedication and conribution to children's literature.
  • Dr. Seuss dies

    Dr. Seuss dies
    I re-married and continued to live in California. In 1990, I published my last book "Oh the Places You will Go." I died happily in CA on Sepember 24, 1991. I had lived a wondeful life.