Nelson Mandela

birth

Jul 18, 1918

Born: July 18, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa

Enrolled at Fort Hare College

Jul 11, 1938

Nelson Mandela went to Fort Hare College to pursue his dream within law. During his stay at Fort Hare College Mandela involved himself within the Youth League of the ANC.

Mandela Attends ANC Meetings

Apr 9, 1942

In the year 1942 Mandela began attending ANC meetings.One of the leaders of the ANC was Walter Sisilu who led the organization most of the time.Along with Mandela one of his friends Oliver Tambo attended alongside.Mandela was an active member of the organization.

Nelson Mandela meets his first wife

Oct 7, 1944

Nelson Mandela meets his first wife Evelyn.Mandela first met Evelyn in the year 1944.Mandela was quite struch by her beauty and quitness. Evelyn was from the village of rural Transkei.

Mandela's first child was born

Feb 23, 1946

In the year of 1946 Nelson Mandela and Evelyn had a child named Madiba Thebelike Mandela.He was born during their life in Johannesberg.

Apartheid laws reformed

Mar 15, 1953

Aparttheid laws within the system of South Africa involved the division of the two races coexisting.In 1953 white communites gained the upper hand of life within the nation.The whites arrived in South Africa after the natives and captured the nation governing the nation and hording the wealth. Once the apartheid laws were made the natives no longer had the rights and could not hold political positions.This was a period of segregation and seperation.

Mandela's marriage had gotten worse

May 17, 1953

His tasks with the ANC swept him overtime from his family.He had disagreements with Evelyn on the topics wether to value freedom or tur to a more religous life.These arguments eventually led to large disagreements between the two.

Divorce With Evelyn

Nov 28, 1955

During the year 1953 their relationship worsened.Although he persevered toward his family his work in the Anc took him in other paths.Mandela worked overtime and his relationship worsened.Evelyn tought that Mandela should turn toward religion rather than freedom.After being on different perspectives they soon divorced.

Mandela Arrested

Sep 2, 1962

Nelson Mandela was charged with recruitment and sabotage in a method of revoluttion.His revolt was violent and therefore he was caught in the act and arrested.

Meets P.W. Botha4 Jul 1989

Jul 4, 1989

Mandela meets South African President, P.W Botha during Independence Day. Mandela was making change and his actions were taking more effect.

President De Klerk gets Elected President

Oct 1, 1989

President de Klerk is elected president in October, 1989. He was elected the for the state president of South Africa and promised resoultiouns to the problems they have. The next year he would enforce the law.

Mandela released from Prison11 Feb 1990

Feb 11, 1990

After 27 years Mandela is finally realeased from prison, He was with one of his other wives, Winnie.

President de Klerk enforces law

Apr 10, 1990

President de Klerk formed new laws during this year.First and foremost apartheid was eradicated from the system and therefore a new constitution was formed.Mandela and others were released from prison.The ANC and other organizations were soon able to function legally.These set of laws contributed to the good of South Africa.

Mandela Elected President

May 2, 1994

Mandela wins presidency and the elction to become the first black president of South Africa.Nelson is the first African American president to take power.

death

Dec 5, 2013

Died: December 5, 2013, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa