Nelson Mandela
Introduction
Nelson Mandela was a son of a tribal chief. Nelson was a lawyer and
worked tire-lessly to free his people. Nelson has been in jail for twenty-six
years. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandla was born on July 18, 1918 at Transku area of
South Africa.
Nelson Mandela gave a speech Sestember 21, 1953. The quotation was adapted
from an article by Jawaharlal Nehru:
There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to
pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach
the mountainouss of our desires.
Growing Up
Nelson had a tribal name Rolihlahla. Rolihlahla means one who brings
trouble on his self.
He grew up in Transku territy of South Africa. Qunu, the valleyhe grew p
in, is surrounded by hills that are covered with grass. Nelson was the youngest
out of four kids. He had three sisters and none brothers. He looked after the
cattle and sheep. He would help plow the field when......
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