Nelson Mandela

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The paper discusses the life history of Nelson Mandela, his struggle against apartheid and racial discrimination, the developments in South Africa after his release from prison, and his personal achievements for the country.

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"The improvements that South Africa has seen since his release from prison in the early '90s are overwhelming. The institutionalized apartheid regime was dismantled, a constitution was ratified in 1996, and a change in popular mentality has definitely occurred. In addition, Mandela and his party, the African National Congress have militated for improving the quality of life among black citizens, and have established the Committee for Truth and Reconciliation whose aim was to investigate the crimes of the apartheid. Mandela's term in office ended in 1999 but the fact that he is no longer President of South Africa does not mean he is no longer involved in the affairs of his country. He decided not to run for a second term, and in 2004 retired from public life mostly because of health problems."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Profile of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela." African National Congress. <http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela.html>
• "Nelson Mandela." BBC Profiles. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1454208.stm>
• "Negotiating Peace." Nelson Mandela Organization. <http://www.nelsonmandela.org/index.php/memory/views/biography/#negotiatingpeace>
• "The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela." Public Broadcasting Service. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mandela/etc/tapes.html>

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