DAY 12: INSPIRING STORY
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STORY OF NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 in South Africa, where he was a member of the African National Congress (ANC), a political organization that opposed apartheid, the system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa.
In 1962, Mandela was arrested and charged with sabotage for his political activities. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela spent 27 years in prison, most of which were on Robben Island, where he was forced to perform hard labor.
In 1990, Mandela was released from prison after international pressure and negotiations between the South African government and the ANC.
After his release, Mandela became the president of the ANC and led negotiations with the South African government to end apartheid and establish a democratic, multi-racial government.
In 1994, Mandela was elected as the first democratically elected president of South Africa, with the ANC winning a majority in the country's first democratic election. Mandela served as president from 1994 to 1999, during which time he worked to promote racial reconciliation and rebuild South Africa's economy.
Mandela's legacy is that of a leader who fought against injustice and for equality and human rights. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest political leaders of the 20th century.
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