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Nelson Mandela’s ‘walk to freedom’ in 1990 after his release from prison

Source: The Telegraph

Before South Africa’s late president Nelson Mandela was an inspiring world leader, he was a prisoner, jailed for 27 years for his actions opposing his country’s apartheid rule. Watch dramatic video documenting his release from prison in 1990.

This entry was posted in Hard-Won Liberty and tagged Historic Figures, History, People on February 28, 2014 by admin.

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