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Birth
Nelson Mandela is born in the village of Mvezo in South Africa. -
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ANC
Mandela joins the African National Congress (ANC), a political party that fights against apartheid, a system of racial segregation in South Africa. -
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Black law firm
Mandela opens the first black law firm in South Africa with his friend Oliver Tambo. -
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Prison
Mandela is arrested and sentenced to life in prison for his anti-apartheid activities. -
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Release
Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. He becomes a symbol of hope and peace for South Africa. -
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Nobel prize
Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end apartheid peacefully. -
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First black president
Mandela becomes the first black President of South Africa in the country's first democratic election. He works to unite the country and ends apartheid. -
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End of presidency
Mandela steps down as President of South Africa after serving one term. -
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Death
Nelson Mandela passes away, leaving behind a legacy of peace, equality, and forgiveness.