20 years ago today, Nelson Mandela was released from prison. This was of course a hugely significant moment in South African history, symbolically marking a break with the country's policies of apartheid. Mandela would go on to become President of South Africa and encourage reconciliation between the country's racial communities. More information here and here. This page is from Nelson Mandela's official website and here is comment from the South African press.
mandela is a ledgend! :D he's so inspirational and his autobiography is amazing!
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