Imagine South Africa’s situation today- if Nelson Mandela had never fought for the rights of humanity. Since colonial times, colored-people in South Africa were seen as second-class despite the clear non-white majority. Any person not classified as white, was treated as a lesser man. At this point, the idea of racial equality seemed impossible. Until this one man gave up his life and his own safety to ultimately change the world. Nelson Mandela abolished racial inequality within South Africa and many places worldwide. Mandela formed his legacy throughout his early-life, imprisonment, and within his presidency.
Early Life: His father gave him the birth name Rolihlahla on July 18th, 1918, in Mvezo. Mandela’s mother was his father’s third- of …show more content…
By late 1991, Mandela was elected President of the African National Congress, and his comrade Oliver Tambo, filled the gap of the national chairperson 's position. In 1993, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in conjunction with President F.W. De Klerk. On April 27th, 1994, he voted legally for the first time in his life, participating in South Africa’s first democratic election. Within a few weeks, on May 10th, 1994, Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first black President and also, the first democratic President at the age of 77. Soon after, Mandela undercoverly published an autobiography that he mostly had written while spending many years in prison. (Editors of Nelson Mandela Organization para 28-32) On July 18, 1998, his 80th birthday, he married Graca Machel, who was his third wife. Staying true to his promise, he served a single term as President of South Africa, stepping down from office in 1999. However, Mandela continued to stay involved within his nation’s perspiration working with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund- which was one of the many foundations that he had set up. Along with that fund, he also established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation that help the poverty issues and overall, the health of the citizens. Ultimately, he retired in June of 1999. (Editors of biography.com para …show more content…
Nelson Mandela gave up 67 years of his long life to ultimately change the world. He abolished much of the racial inequality, or the racism and the ruling of the white minority- worldwide, and never -once- went against his beliefs- the commitment to democracy, equality and learning. Despite the immense pressure, he never answered racism with racism. His life is an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived. Anyone that is dedicated to achieving something can make a difference. Without Mandela, South Africa would surely be a different country. Nelson Mandela’s role in shaping the nation and the impression he made on the world, will never be forgotten. It’s nearly impossible to find someone who has touched as many lives as he has on a global
Early Life: His father gave him the birth name Rolihlahla on July 18th, 1918, in Mvezo. Mandela’s mother was his father’s third- of …show more content…
By late 1991, Mandela was elected President of the African National Congress, and his comrade Oliver Tambo, filled the gap of the national chairperson 's position. In 1993, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in conjunction with President F.W. De Klerk. On April 27th, 1994, he voted legally for the first time in his life, participating in South Africa’s first democratic election. Within a few weeks, on May 10th, 1994, Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first black President and also, the first democratic President at the age of 77. Soon after, Mandela undercoverly published an autobiography that he mostly had written while spending many years in prison. (Editors of Nelson Mandela Organization para 28-32) On July 18, 1998, his 80th birthday, he married Graca Machel, who was his third wife. Staying true to his promise, he served a single term as President of South Africa, stepping down from office in 1999. However, Mandela continued to stay involved within his nation’s perspiration working with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund- which was one of the many foundations that he had set up. Along with that fund, he also established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation that help the poverty issues and overall, the health of the citizens. Ultimately, he retired in June of 1999. (Editors of biography.com para …show more content…
Nelson Mandela gave up 67 years of his long life to ultimately change the world. He abolished much of the racial inequality, or the racism and the ruling of the white minority- worldwide, and never -once- went against his beliefs- the commitment to democracy, equality and learning. Despite the immense pressure, he never answered racism with racism. His life is an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived. Anyone that is dedicated to achieving something can make a difference. Without Mandela, South Africa would surely be a different country. Nelson Mandela’s role in shaping the nation and the impression he made on the world, will never be forgotten. It’s nearly impossible to find someone who has touched as many lives as he has on a global