Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa and an icon of peace, took office 25 years ago today. Here’s a summary of his achievements
Members of the Moledi family in Soweto, South Africa watch a live broadcast of the inauguration of President-elect Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, May 10, 1994. Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first black president.
His release began a process of negotiation, which eventually ended apartheid, and paved the way for the country’s first-all race elections in 1994. One of the hallmarks of Mandela’s mission was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated the crimes of apartheid on both sides and tried to heal the wounds. It also provided a model for other countries torn by civil strife.The birth of a statesman
Mandela worked as a law clerk then became a lawyer who ran one of the few practices that served blacks. In this February 13, 1990, Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela give black power salutes as they enter Soccer City stadium in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, South Africa, shortly after his release from 27 years in prison. Mandela went on to become the country's first black president after the country's first all race elections in 1994.
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