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| Office: | President of South Africa first elected 27 April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Term in office: | 1994–1999 |
| Preceded by: | Frederik Willem de Klerk |
| Succeeded by: | Thabo Mbeki |
| Date of Birth: | 18 July 1918 |
| Party: | ANC |
| Deputy President: | Frederik Willem de Klerk and Thabo Mbeki |
- ''"Mandela" redirects here. For other people named Mandela or other uses, see Mandela (disambiguation).
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela OM, CC, AC, QC (IPA: ) (born July 18 1918) was the first President of South Africa to be elected in fully-representative democratic elections. Before his presidency he was a prominent anti-apartheid activist who, while imprisoned for 27 years, was involved in the planning of underground armed resistance activities. The armed struggle was, for Mandela, a last resort; he remained steadfastly committed to non-violence. Through his 27-year imprisonment, much of it spent in a cell on Robben Island, Mandela became the most widely known figure in the struggle against South African apartheid. Although the apartheid regime and nations sympathetic to it considered him and the ANC to be terrorists, the armed struggle was an integral part of the overall campaign against apartheid. The switch in policy to that of reconciliation, which Mandela pursued upon his release in 1990, facilitated a peaceful transition to fully-representative democracy in South Africa.
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ShaulaBLK (Shau / Ambar (Ale?)) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:23:04 -0000
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I feel like Morgan Freeman was born to play the role of Nelson Mandela in a movie.
YFWE (Kevin Rutherford) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:13:54 -0000
I feel like Morgan Freeman was born to play the role of Nelson Mandela in a movie.
Morgan freeman looks a lot like nelson mandela...
Gadogs4911 (Jared) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:08:05 -0000
Morgan freeman looks a lot like nelson mandela...
Joe imitating Morgan Freeman playing Nelson Mandela: "What do you mean? What do you Idi Amin?"
gfabisevich (Glen Fabisevich) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:06:06 -0000
Joe imitating Morgan Freeman playing Nelson Mandela: "What do you mean? What do you Idi Amin?"
Presidente d Maldivas 'No hacer nada contra el CO2 s un crimen contra la Humanidad' Le llaman Nelson Mandela del Ãndico http://bit.ly/8mNLFi
Topocholoco (Topocholoco) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:44:22 -0000
Presidente d Maldivas 'No hacer nada contra el CO2 s un crimen contra la Humanidad' Le llaman Nelson Mandela del Índico http://bit.ly/8mNLFi
For 2 B free is not merely 2 cast off one's chains, but 2 live in a way that respects/enhances the freedom of others. *Nelson Mandela
Easy2GoGreen (Goin' Green) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:27:29 -0000
For 2 B free is not merely 2 cast off one's chains, but 2 live in a way that respects/enhances the freedom of others. *Nelson Mandela
Leaders and Revolutionaries - Nelson Mandela - Includes a timeline of Mandela's life, along with a detailed look at the way in which he helped shaped the political and social fabric of the times. From Time Magazine.
Meta Description: [ As the world's most famous prisoner and, now, his country's leader, he exemplifies a moral integrity that shines far beyond South Africa ]
Long Walk to Freedom - Excerpts from Mandela's biography tell about his childhood and provide a close-up look at the struggles he faced later in life.
Mandela, Nelson (Rolihlahla) - Biography of Nelson (Rolihlahla) Mandela and related links of interest.
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Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla - Short profile and photograph.
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Nelson Mandela in the Electronic Passport - Includes photo, a biography written for middle school students, and links.
Meta Description: [ Three yeors after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black president in South Africa's history. Learn more in a lesson designed for middle school students. ]
Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize Address - Delivered in Norway in 1993.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - Two biographies of the South African civil rights leader. Scroll down for the Brief Biography.
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