Nelson Mandela - 18 July 1918 - The first elected president of South Africa. Leader of the African National Congress (ANC). Jailed for life after the banning of the ANC in 1960 during the apartheid policy led by the minority White. He led his party from prison with the help of his wife and comrades. Upon his release in 1990, he switched from the armed struggle to reconciliation. He enjoyed the presidency from 1994-1999 then retired to leave the power to Thabo Mbeki. He won Nobel Peace Prize 1993
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Challenges!
"After climbing a great hill, one finds many more hills to climb."
Nelson Mandela - 18 July 1918 - The first elected president of South Africa. Leader of the African National Congress (ANC). Jailed for life after the banning of the ANC in 1960 during the apartheid policy led by the minority White. He led his party from prison with the help of his wife and comrades. Upon his release in 1990, he switched from the armed struggle to reconciliation. He enjoyed the presidency from 1994-1999 then retired to leave the power to Thabo Mbeki. He won Nobel Peace Prize 1993
Nelson Mandela - 18 July 1918 - The first elected president of South Africa. Leader of the African National Congress (ANC). Jailed for life after the banning of the ANC in 1960 during the apartheid policy led by the minority White. He led his party from prison with the help of his wife and comrades. Upon his release in 1990, he switched from the armed struggle to reconciliation. He enjoyed the presidency from 1994-1999 then retired to leave the power to Thabo Mbeki. He won Nobel Peace Prize 1993
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