Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

By morganam

  • Nelson Mandela's born Rolihlahla

    Nelson Mandela's born Rolihlahla
    Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe.

  • Graduated Law School

    Graduated Law School
    University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwaters

  • African National Congress

    African National Congress
    Joined the ANC to fight against apartheid policy.

  • Nelson Mandela goes to prison

    Nelson Mandela goes to prison
    Nelson Mandela was sentenced to prison for treason.

  • Free At Last!

    Free At Last!
    Nelson Mandela is released from prison after serving 27 years.

  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobel Peace Prize
    "for their work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime, and for laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa."

  • President of South Africa

    President of South Africa
    Nelson Mandela becomes the first Black president of South Africa

  • Book- Long Walk to Freedom

    Book- Long Walk to Freedom
    Nelson Mandela began secretly writing his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, while he was still in prison on S. Africa's Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison.