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ANC Formed
In 1912 the African National Congress was formed. The reason that the ANC was formed was to call attention to the practice of racial segregation in South Africa. The founders of the ANC thought that racism was evil so they invited all races to join. (DS 1, #16) -
Birthdate
Nelson Rolihalahla Mandela was born a small village in Mvezo, South Africa on July 18,1918. (DS 2, #1) -
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Lifetime
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Father Dies
When Nelson Mandela was nine his father passed away. When his father dies his father put in the care of his uncle, who was also a tribal chief. (DS 1, #15) -
Enrolled at Fort Hare College
When Nelson Mandela was 20, he enrolled in Fort Hare College. His interests include politics and current affairs and thought he might become a lawyer. (DS 1, #34) -
Began Attending ANC Meetings
In 1942, Nelson Mandela began attending meetings of the ANC. (DS 2, #9) -
A More Forceful Step
During the Mid-1940's the younger members of the ANC became tired of waiting for whites to help and they felt like it was needed for more forceful steps to take place. (DS 1, #12) -
First Child Born
Nelson Mandela's and Evelyn's first child was born in 1946. He was named Madiba Thembelike Mandela. They would have two more children within the decade. ("Evelyn") -
Nelson Mandela Gets Arrested
Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962. He was charged with recruiting and training for the purpose of sabotage and violent revolution. (DS1, #22) -
The Rivonia Trial
In October of 1963 the Rivonia Trial began. ("The Rivonia Trial") -
Released from Prison
Released from Prison for the first time in 10,000 days. When he was realeased from prison he waws 71 years old. (DS1, 21) -
Won Nobel Peace Prize
Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 with President de Klerk. They were awarded the prize in Oslo, Norway. (DS 2, #2) -
Became President
On May 2, 1994 Nelson Mandela was elected as the president of South Africa. He was the first black president of South Africa. (DS 2, #24) -
Death of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela died on December 5, 2013 in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa. ("https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#safe=active&q=nelson+rolihlahla+mandela")
