Wednesday 25 May 2016

Biography for Nelson Mandela




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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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