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Nelson Mandela's Life in Weeks
Led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and spent 27 years in prison for his activism. He emerged to become South Africa's first Black president and a global symbol of reconciliation.
Nelson Mandela's 4,977 Weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Joined the African National Congress
Arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island
Released from prison after 27 years
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with F.W. de Klerk
Inaugurated as South Africa's first Black president
Legacy
Negotiated the end of apartheid and became South Africa's first democratically elected president. Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and promoted reconciliation through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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