On July 18, 1918 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa. He was born to the Chief Henry Mandela; leader of the Tembu tribe. Mandela became educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand. He qualified as a lawyer in 1942. In 1963 Nelson was sentenced to 5 years in prison with hard labour. On June 12, 1964 Mandela was sentenced to life in prison due to his statement toward the federal government.
From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, off of the shore of cape town,he was also incarcerated at Pollsmoor Prison. Being imprisoned Mandela received a lot of publicity. He was becoming a black powerful leader of South Afrika. On February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela was released and was already a political leader for his fellow South Africans. A famous speech said by Nelson Mandela was his speech when he was released form prison.
I believe that Nelson Mandela was a great leader. He was a great leader not only to his people but to his family. Here is a man who saw the condition of his country and didn't like what he saw. Even though the government didn't agree with how he felt about it he stood for what he believed in. His people stood by him though it all they stood by him because they wanted freedom as much as Mandela did. This is a man who should be truly celebrated for his contribution to this planet we call home.
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