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“It always seems impossible until it's done.” - Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Legacy of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, in full Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, also known as Madiba, was born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa and later on passed away on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg. He was known as a black nationalist and the first black president of South Africa through 1994 to 1999. the name Nelson was later added by one of his teachers. His father, the chief of the Madiba clan of the Xhosa-speaking Tembu people, died when Nelson was still young, and he was raised by Jongintaba, the regent of the Tembu.
When Nelson passed away, he was 95 years old. After his death was announced, his life was remembered and celebrated in South Africa as well as around the world. Numerous memorial services were held, including one by the South African government on December 10. He was laid to rest at Qunu, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, on December 15. Nelson Mandela is known for numerous things, but he is best known for successfully leading the resistance to South Africa’s policy of apartheid in the 20th century, during which he was infamously incarcerated at Robben Island Prison during the years 1964–1982. He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993 for having led the transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy.
Mandela Day, observed on Mandela’s birthday, was created to honor his legacy by promoting community service around the world. It was first observed on July 18, 2009, and was sponsored primarily by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Later that year the United Nations declared that the day would be observed annually as Nelson Mandela International Day.
In honor of Nelson Mandela, a few quotes of him are listed below.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."- Nelson Mandela
"Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country." - Nelson Mandela
When Nelson passed away, he was 95 years old. After his death was announced, his life was remembered and celebrated in South Africa as well as around the world. Numerous memorial services were held, including one by the South African government on December 10. He was laid to rest at Qunu, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, on December 15. Nelson Mandela is known for numerous things, but he is best known for successfully leading the resistance to South Africa’s policy of apartheid in the 20th century, during which he was infamously incarcerated at Robben Island Prison during the years 1964–1982. He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993 for having led the transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy.
Mandela Day, observed on Mandela’s birthday, was created to honor his legacy by promoting community service around the world. It was first observed on July 18, 2009, and was sponsored primarily by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Later that year the United Nations declared that the day would be observed annually as Nelson Mandela International Day.
In honor of Nelson Mandela, a few quotes of him are listed below.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."- Nelson Mandela
"Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country." - Nelson Mandela
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Wasila Ibrahim
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