Nelson Mandela: Life of an activist

By carcea

  • The birth of Nelson Mandela

    The birth of Nelson Mandela
    On July 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo,South Africa.
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    Lifespan

  • Nelson Mandela's Father dies of tuberculosis

    Nelson Mandela's Father dies of tuberculosis

  • Mandela moves to Johannesberg

    Mandela moves to Johannesberg

  • Mandela joins the ANC

    Mandela joins the ANC

  • Marries first wife

    Marries first wife

  • South African Government causes apartheid laws on segregation

  • Nelson and Oliver Tambo open the first black law firm

  • Nelson and ANC members are accused of overthrowing the South African State

  • Nelson divorces Ntoko Mae

  • Nelson marries his 2nd wife Winnie

  • Sharpville massacre; ANC is banned

  • Mandela is captured after almost 4 years: sentenced to life imprisonment at Robben Island

  • Oliver Tambo launches campaign for the release of Mandela

  • The ANC's ban is lifted

  • Nelson is released from Robben Island

  • Mandela becomes the president of the ANC

  • Nelson and De Klerk recieve the Nobel Peace Prize

  • South Africans are allowed to vote without paying money

  • Nelson becomes the first Black president

  • Nelson still lives today