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Introduction: Quote

Paragraph One: Early life/childhood

Paragraph Two: The journey

Paragraph Three: Achievements

Conclusion: Repeat Quote (at the end mention his name)

Justification

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1) "Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end."

2) "It always seems impossible until it's done."

3) "If I had my time over I would do the same again. So would any man who dares call himself a man."

4) "I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles."

5) "Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people."

6) "A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of."

7) "Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."

8) "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

9) "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

10) "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."

11) "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."

12) "Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front."

13) "Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."

14) "I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I fight it now, and will do so until the end of my days."

15) "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

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Nelson Mandela was born July 18, 1918.

He was born in Transkei, Africa.

When he was born, his name was Rolihlahla Mandela.

His birth name means "to pull a branch off a tree" and "troublemaker."

He was given the name Nelson in school when he was seven years old.

His father had four wives. Mandela is the youngest of all of the sons that his father had. In fact, he is the only one surviving.

He grew up in a rural area, and he engaged in activities such as herding animals.

As a youngster, he attended boarding school.

His father passed away when Nelson was 12 years old. Afterwards, wealthy relatives had custody of him.

He attended Fort Hare Missionary College; however, he was expelled for organizing a strike against the white rule of the college.

He met Oliver Tambo, a great friend of his, at Fort Hare.

He was working toward a B.A. when he was in college.

He studied law at the University of Witwatersrand.

In 1942, he joined the African National Congress.

He became Deputy President of the African National Congress.

He was a lawyer in addition to an activist and politician.

He was sentenced to life in prison for life.

He was imprisoned on Robben Island and then in two other South African prisons.

During his time in prison, he was able to have secret talks with F. W. de Klerk, the President of South Africa. Due to these talks, he was able to be freed.

While he was in prison, he was told that if he stopped his acts of violence, he would be allowed to go free. He did not agree to this provision.

Mandela was in prison for over 27 years.

In 1968, both his mother and son passed away. However, he was not permitted out of prison to attend their funerals.

His only son passed away due to AIDS.

In 1993, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with F.W. de Klerk.

They received this Nobel Peace Prize for getting rid of the apartheid system.

In 1994, he became the first president of South Africa to be elected by a democratic system, and he became for first black president.

Once he was finished with his presidency, he became an advocate in support of people suffering from AIDS.

He has honorary degrees from more than 50 universities worldwide.

A hobby of his was boxing.

Nelson Mandela is a Christian.

He was married in 1944 to Evelyn Ntoko Mase. They were married for 13 years. He married Winnie Madikizela in 1958 and they divorced in 1996 after 38 years. In 1998, on his 80th birthday he married Graca Machel, who was the widow of a former Mozambique president.

He fathered six children, had 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

In 2004, at the age of 85, he announced that he would retire from the public domain.

Nelson Mandela was hospitalized for a respiratory infection for over a month in Pretoria, South Africa prior to turning 95. He was in serious condition with a lung infection and was on life support for almost six months.

He died at home on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95.

His body lay in state in Pretoria and a state funeral was held in Qunu. He was buried in the family graveyard in Qunu.

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I am considering painting myself brown as Nelson was South African and he probably wouldn't of achieved what he did (wouldn't of had the motivation) if he wasn't brown skinned, so I feel it would be more effective.

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I will bring a cane as Nelson used one for his limp.

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I may choose to wear a traditional Madiba shirt with the suit pants because I think it represents Nelson more as he wore this style of shirt frequently.

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I will wear a suit and tie because on formal occasions Nelson Mandela always wore a suit and tie.

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I will wear a wig similar to this one, or I will wear a grey version depending on what age I'm going to impersonate him as.

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"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."

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Birth name was Rohihlahla Mandela. On his first day of school his teacher gave him the name Nelson because African names were difficult to pronounce so it became a custom to rename all African students.

Nelson’s father who was a counselor to tribal chiefs died when Nelson was 9 so Nelson was adopted by the Thembu regent, Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo.

In 1952 Nelson and Oliver Tambo set up South Africa’s first black-run law firm, they provided affordable legal counsel to black who had broken Apartheid-era laws. Mandela wrote in his autobiography Long Walk  To Freedom “I realised quickly what Mandela and Tambo meant to ordinary Africans. It was a place where they could come and find a sympathetic ear and a competent ally, a place where they will not be either turned away or cheated, a place where they might actually feel proud to be represented by men of their own skin colour.”

Nelson started off as a pacifist but in the early sixties changed his stance and began advocating a sabotage campaign against the government. He co-founded African National Congress.

Mandela was the master of disguise, he avoided arrest by disguising himself as a fieldworker, chauffeur and a chef.

In 1962 Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and when he was imprisoned he was dressed in a chauffeur’s outfit.

Sentenced life in prison in 1964 (gave speech which saved his life)

In prison he was highly skilled at passing notes (hid them in match boxes, under dirty dishes and taped in toilet tanks.)

In 1985 he was offered out of prison but declined. “What freedom am I being offered while the organization of people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.”

When he got out of prison on February 11, 1990 he only strengthened his battle against apartheid. “To relax efforts now would be a mistake which generations to come will not be able to forgive.”

Won 1993 Nobel Peace Prize

Received over 250 awards (most in the world)

In 2009, the United Nations declared that on July 18 (Nelson’s birthday) annually there will be Nelson Mandela International Day to honour Mandela’s legacy and promote community service.

Died in 2013 at the age of 95

First black president of South Africa (1994-1999)

Born July 18, 1918

Born in Transkei, Africa

Birth name means “to pull a branch off a tree” and “troublemaker”

Whilst he was in prison he was told that if he stopped his acts of violence he would be allowed to go free, but he did not agree to this provision.

Nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years.

Passed away due to AIDS.

Received Nobel Peace Prize for getting rid of the apartheid system.

He has honorary degrees from over 50 universities worldwide.

He was Christian.

His hobby was boxing.

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Nelson Mandela destroys Ted Koppel   Part 1

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In 1990, Nelson Mandela visited the U.S. for the first time after being freed from 27 years of imprisonment in South Africa. During Mandela's visit he also conducted his first interview with Ted Koppel of ABC News. Koppel was then known as one of the toughest and most feared TV reporters and interviewers in America.

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Nelson Mandela: Civil Rights Activist & President Of South Africa | Biography