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Nelson Mandela was the first president of South Africa to be elected in fully representative elections in 1994. Former leader of the African National Congress, Mandela is well known for his influential role in the anti-Apartheid movement.
Mandela sent a statement on Michael Jackson which was read during the opening of the July 7, 2009, memorial at the Staples Center by Smokey Robinson.
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Fast Facts
- Born: July 18, 1918NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Joined the African National Congress in 1944NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Advocated the use of force in 1960, after the ANC was banned from South African politicsNobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Sentenced to life in prison in 1964NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Released from prison in 1990NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Elected president of the ANC in 1991NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- President of South Africa: 1994-1999NobelPrize.org: Nelson Mandela Biography
- Author of Long Walk To Freedom
- Known as "Madiba," a title bestowed on elders of his clan, in South Africa
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Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Mandela will be awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on July 19, 2009, for his efforts to reconcile white and black South Africans at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, hosted by South Africa. Mandela's daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and grandson, Zondwa Mandela, will accept the award on his behalf at the 2009 ESPYS.ESPN: Mandela named Ashe Award recipient (June 16, 2009) -
Background
As a result of his fight against inequality, Mandela spent 28 years in prison and became an international symbol of freedom and equality. His dedication has been recognized with numerous awards, notably the Nobel Peace Prize, which he received in 1993. Though he left office in 1999, Mandela remained active in politics, working as an "elder statesman" and commenting on issues around the world. Since 2004, as a result of declining health, Mandela has taken a made fewer public appearances. -
ANC Rally
Mandela made an appearance at an African National Congress (ANC) rally in April 2009 in a final effort to push support for the party during the South African elections. The appearance marked a rare event for the aging icon and possibly the greatest endorsement of the ANC possible.WashingtonPost.com: mandela Appears at ANC Rally... (April 19, 2009) -
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RT @Power2BThin "Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation." Nelson Mandela
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"Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation." Nelson Mandela #quote
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Nelson Mandela es presidente de Sudáfrica... #lunesnoventeros
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Working on a project about Nelson Mandela... and listening to "Here We Go Again" for the 3rd time! Can't help it! It's addictive =D
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RT @ianandreespinet "It always seems impossible. Until it's done" - Nelson Mandela
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Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela - $17.99
The best-selling memoirs, begun during the South African president's years in prison, traces the Nobel Prize-winner's historic life from his traditional tribal childhood to his triumphant rise to power. Reprint. NYT.
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A captivating view of the incredible spirit of one of the world s most fascinating people, this full-length documentary follows Nelson Mandela form his early days and tribal education to his election as South Africa s first black president....
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Nelson Mandela Timeline
- July 18, 1918: Born
- 1943: Joins African National Congress (ANC)
- 1944: Marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase
- 1956: Accused of Conspiring to overthrow South African State
- 1957: Divorces Evelyn Ntoko Mase
- 1958: Marries Nomzamo "Winnie" Madikizela
- 1960: Sharpeville Massacre
- 1962: Arrested, and sentenced to 5 years, goes on the run.
- 1964: Captured and sentenced to life in prison.
- 1968-69:Mother and eldest son dies
- 1980: Supporters launch a campaign for his release
- 1990: Released from prison
- 1992: Mandela Divorces Winnie
- 1993: Awarded The Noble Peace Prize
- 1994: Elected President of South Africa
- 1998: Marries Graca Machel
- 1999: Stepped down from Presidency
- 2000: Appointed Mediator in the Civil War in Burundi
- 2001: Diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer
- 2004: Retired from public life
- 2005: His son dies of AIDS
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