Nelson Mandela biography .............................
- 2. Biography Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Mvezo, july 18, 1918 – Joanesburgo, December 5 , 2013) 1º President of South Africa From May 10, 1994 to June 14, 1999
- 3. Biography Regarded as the most important leader of Black Africa, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize,and father of the modern South African nation, where he is commonly referred to as Madiba (his clan name) or "Tata" ("Dad").
- 4. Table of contents start of his political activity Prison Presidency Why I chose Mandela 01 02 03 04
- 5. Start of his political activity • Went to law university in Joanesburgo; • Became involved in student movemnets for the equal rights of black people;
- 6. Prison • Why did he go to prison? Was already politically involved with the ANC (African National Congress), and soon became a central figure in the organization, along with his friend Tambo. Nazi party won • Was accused of sabotage and arrested with several other black political leaders.
- 7. Prison • Whem did he go out of prison? After many years of negotiations, he went out February 11, 1990 • Official end of the Apartheid regime, signaling a more just and egalitarian South Africa.
- 8. • Medal of Freedom, which was won by US President Bill Clinton. • Nobel price • And over 250 award • The ONU established Nelson Mandela International Day on the day of his birth, 18 July Awards
- 9. Precidency • Elections-1904 • He was elected president of the country with 62% of the votes, at the age of 75.
- 10. Why mandela?