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Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a prominent South African anti-apartheid leader who served as the country's first black president from 1994 to 1999. He was instrumental in the fight against racial oppression, spending 27 years in prison before leading negotiations to end apartheid and promote reconciliation. Mandela's legacy as a global icon for peace and social justice continues to inspire movements worldwide.

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Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a prominent South African anti-apartheid leader who served as the country's first black president from 1994 to 1999. He was instrumental in the fight against racial oppression, spending 27 years in prison before leading negotiations to end apartheid and promote reconciliation. Mandela's legacy as a global icon for peace and social justice continues to inspire movements worldwide.

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Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African anti-apartheid

revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as the first


black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He is widely regarded
as one of the most influential figures in the fight against racial oppression
and for social justice in the 20th century.

Key Points About Nelson Mandela:

1. Early Life and Education:


o Born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa, Mandela
belonged to the Thembu royal family.
o He studied law and became one of the first black lawyers in
South Africa.
2. Anti-Apartheid Activism:
o Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944
and co-founded its Youth League.
o He advocated for nonviolent resistance to apartheid, a system
of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in
South Africa.
o After the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, Mandela shifted to
supporting armed resistance and co-founded Umkhonto we
Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), the ANC's armed wing.
3. Imprisonment:
o In 1962, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life
imprisonment in 1964 for his activism.
o He spent 27 years in prison, mostly on Robben Island, where
he became a global symbol of the anti-apartheid movement.
4. Release and Presidency:
o Mandela was released in 1990 amid international pressure and
the dismantling of apartheid.
o He negotiated an end to apartheid and won the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1993 alongside South African President F.W. de Klerk.
o In 1994, Mandela became South Africa's first black president in
the country's first multiracial democratic election.
5. Reconciliation and Legacy:
o As president, Mandela focused on reconciliation, establishing
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address apartheid-
era crimes.
o He stepped down after one term, setting a precedent for
democratic transitions in Africa.
o Mandela continued to advocate for peace, human rights, and
social justice globally until his death on December 5, 2013.
6. Global Icon:
o Mandela is celebrated for his resilience, forgiveness, and
commitment to equality.
o His legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and
equality worldwide

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