Turning points
- Became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society
- Resigned from the ANC and work underground.
- 1960- Decided to protest more forcibly after the Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s.
- 1962- Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.
- 1990- Released from prison. It was an emotional moment watched by millions around the globe.
Achievements:
- Finished his degree and became a lawyer.
- 1944 - Helped found the ANC Youth League.
- 1952- Opened the first "Black Law" firm in South Africa.
- 1990- Released from prison. It was an emotional moment watched by millions around the globe.
- 1993- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. De Klerk.
- 1994- Inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa.
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