Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years
in prison for trying to overthrow the pro-apartheid government. After he left
prison, he worked to achieve human
rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918. He was in prison from 1962 to 1990. He became President of South Africa in 1994, and retired in 1999. Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013 following a lung illness.
Nelson Mandela became famous for his long fight against bad government andracial prejudice. He became a hero to people all over the world. As South Africa's President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people together to live in peace.
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