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Gallaudet

American  
[gal-uh-det] / ˌgæl əˈdɛt /

noun

  1. Thomas Hopkins, 1787–1851, U.S. educator of the Deaf and writer.


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She received praise from the Deaf community, advocated for closed captions, and helped Gallaudet University hire a Deaf president when a hearing woman was named, much to the anger of students.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

Videophones — like the ones that debuted on campus at Gallaudet in 2004 — gave way to FaceTime and similar apps.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Videophones - like the ones that debuted on campus at Gallaudet in 2004 - gave way to FaceTime and similar apps.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Washington, who scored a 63-yard touchdown on his first run of the game, couldn’t contain his joy of getting Gallaudet back in the win column.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

This day, 15th, Rev. Mr. Gallaudet and Mr. Brigham have invited the Mendians to visit the Deaf and Dumb Asylum and the Insane Institution.

From A Visit to the United States in 1841 by Sturge, Joseph

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