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    you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then, he becomes your partner.”-Nelson Mandela. This is one of Mandela’s best quotes, showing he just wanted peace. For most of the 20th century, South Africa was not a stable country. There was an incredible amount of racism, protests, and police responding to protesters, resulting in many injuries and deaths. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years because he was convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state because…

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    Nelson Mandela was influenced (or inspired) by Mahatma Gandhi,Walter Sisulu,Albert Luthuli.Mandela is a man who stood up and fought for human rights he was sent to jail for fighting for human rights.He was in jail for 27 year.Mandela is a father of 6 kids and 3 wife's.When Mandela was 95 he died because of prolonged respiratory infection in December 5,2013. Mandela had been sent to Robben Island in 1962, he was arrested for conspiring to overthrow the state and sentenced to life in…

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    Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest and well known advocates for equal rights. Growing up in racially divided South Africa in the early 1900s, Mandela witnessed the injustices of apartheid and sought to end it. During his journey to desegregate South Africa, Mandela had joined and created equal rights movements, served nearly 30 years in prison, and became the first black president of South Africa. THROUGH ALL THIS, MANDELA HAD THE GOAL OF FREEDOM AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE AND…

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    wonderful people during the course of her life aiding her social skills and encouraging her to explore new doors in navigating in the unknown paths in order to carve for a better future. Second, “Invictus”, proceeds in detail the presidential career of Nelson Mandela and the unification of South Africa through Rugby. The nation under…

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    Without Nelson Mandela, would black South Africans still have the same rights they have today? Mandela saw a problem in the social climate of South Africa due to its inequality of races in that country. He had a burning passion for ending racism, which he began fighting for in 1943. His fellow black South Africans were not being valued, and their lives were being degraded. Their opportunities were limited by the government and he decided to fight for the rights of these people. Mandela never…

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    Nelson Mandela was freed in 1990 after 27 years in prison and negotiated the end of apartheid in South Africa, bringing peace to a racially divided country and leading the fight for human rights around the world. Mandela helped bring an end to apartheid and gave inspiration to those affected by racial inequality. He studied law at the University of Witwatersrand, where he became involved in a movement against racial discrimination and forged key relationships with black and white activists. He…

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    Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa. He was born in July of 1918. Mandela was adopted at the age of nine. In 1939, he enrolled at the University of Fort Hare. He became really involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20’s. On June 12, 1964, Mandela received a life sentence for committing sabotage against South Africa’s apartheid government. He avoided a possible death sentenced. Mandelas birth name was Rolihlahla. Mandela was sent to…

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    After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Mandela’s success was of universal importance, and Mandela was known as a symbol of hope to all African Americans. He inspired South Africa to once again have pride in itself as a country. Nelson Mandela was a legendary leader. He renewed South Africa’s confidence in itself by refusing to become a victim, and by inspiring and uniting the citizens. Mandela advocated for universal values such as freedom of…

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    people deserve to be in the History Hall of Fame. One person stands out of that group of people. That person is Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was a great man who impacted many lives, he deserves to be in the History Hall of Fame. Rolihlahla was born July 18, 1918. His name meant troublemaker. Little did they know he would live up to his name. Rolihlahla changed his name to Nelson. When Nelson was nine his father died. He got adopted by the king which sprouted his love for politics. When the…

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    Nelson Mandela By: Daniel Fonseca Presented to: Sarah/Stephanie Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was the most famous African person ever. Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo , Transkei, on 18 July 1918. His father was principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. In 1962, he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment in…

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