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Add to Lightbox DownloadNELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013), 95, world renown civil rights activist and world leader. Mandela emerged from prison to become the first black President of South Africa in 1994. As a symbol of peacemaking, he won the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize. Joined his countries anti-apartheid movement in his 20s and then the ANC (African National Congress) in 1942. For next 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, non-violent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies and for his efforts was incarcerated for 27 years. Remained strong and faithful to his cause, thru out his life, of a world of peace. Transforming the world, to make it a better place. PICTURED: November 19, 2001 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Former South African President NELSON MANDELA sits during a ceremony to make Mandela an honorary Canadian citizen, at the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec. Mandela, who was jailed for 27 years by South Africa's apartheid rulers, is only the second non-Canadian to receive the distinction. Credit Image:
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