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Nelson Mandela

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 mountain top of our
desires. Nelson Mandela. July 18, 1918, was a big day for Rolihlahla (Nelson) Mandela.
Nelson didnt know what his life would be like in around 20 years because he was just born, but
he would soon change the world around him. Nelson started school around the age of six. He
continued through school through the age of 16, which is very rare for most Africans. Nelsons
life was very different from todays world. He rose from poverty in the village of Quinu. He
lived over the obscurity to defeat the while minority rule of apartheid and became a symbol for
South Africa.
While Nelson was in primary school, his teacher gave him the name Nelson, because the
kids and teachers could not pronounce his Xhosa name, so Mrs. Mdingane gave him and all the
other children white names . After he was finished with school and law school at the
Johannesburg school of Law, he and 19 others were convicted of treason. At the time, Nelson
was getting involved with politics. He wanted the Africans of South Africa to have freedom and
speech. Nelson was convicted after the Sharpeville Massacre, which happened the 21
st
of
March, in the 1960s. The Massacre included 300 black Africans who were protesting on the
pass of laws. 180 of those protesters were injured, and 69 were killed. After three months on
trial, Nelson and the other 19 people convicted, were put in prison on Robin Island. During
Nelsons time in prison, he was urinated on, harshly beaten, and treated awfully. Then the day
came. After 27 years behind bars, Mr. Mandela was finally released and saw his family for the
first time. 10 years later Nelsons prison sell became a part of the prisons historical museum.
Nelson accomplished many things over the course of his life. After returning home and
getting time to spend with his family, Nelson published an autobiography in 1994 called, Long
Walk to Freedom, much of which he wrote secretly in prison. The next year he was awarded
the Order of Merit. The year before his autobiography was published, Nelson won the Noble
Peace Prize along with the president of South Africa. After Nelson won the Noble Peace Prize,
he retired from politics but maintained a busy schedule. He was currently at the time, raising
money for schools and clinics in South Africas rural heartland through his foundation, and
serving as a mediator (somebody who works with both side of the dispute in an attempt to help
them to reach an agreement.) in Burundis civil war. Nelson also casted the first vote for the
first democratic election I South Africa, April 27, 1994. After he casted the first vote for the
election, the people voted for Mandela, even though he wasnt running for president. While
Nelson was president he created a multiracial school at the end of apartheid, June 1, 1996.
Mandela also adopted a brand new constitution for South Africa in May, 1996. He was then
formally committed to a nonviolent protest; he subsequently cofounded Umkhonto de Sizwe,
or MK. Nelson also founded the law firm, Mandela and Tambo. The law firm provided free and
low-cost legal counsel to unrepresented blacks. While incarcerated, Mandela was able to earn
a Bachelor of Law degree through the University of London correspondence program.
Nelson Mandela has influenced society today, including Oprah Winfrey. Mandela made
his famous speech from the dock, in which he says he is prepared to die for a democratic
South Africa. Black student protesters were shot and killed. The change for a new
government was unstoppable and Nelson was a symbol for that change, and the call for his
release became a rally and crowd. Nelson Mandelas impact was so huge he got his own day
which is held on his birthday, July 18. Nelson stated that he created a rainbow nation at peace
with itself and the world. As president, Mandela established the truth and Reconciliation
commission to investigate human rights and political violations. Nelson ended the apartheid
and created the first multiracial government. After three months from being released from
prison, Mandela was chosen to lead the South African congress, and a first historical meeting
with the government. ANC candidate at the age, 75, he would lead his party to the election
campaigning. Mandela worked to protect South Africas economy from collapse during his
presidency. Nelson cofounds the ANC Youth League after marrying his second wife, Evelyn. He
introduced numerous social and economic programs designed to improve South Africas Black
population. Nelson was committed to finding a cure for AIDs- a disease that killed his son
Makgatho in 2005. Nelson Mandelas Childrens Fund is the embodiment of our belief that
children need to live in an environment where they can flourish. He created the Childrens
Fund (UK) in 2007. The project is for reaching and providing direst services for children and
their caregivers. After Mandelas release in 1990, it allowed him to begin negations with then-
president Fredrick William de Klerk. Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is an annual event for
people to give back to the people. Mr. Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights
of humanity. All we are asking for is that everyone gives 67 minutes of their time, whether its
supporting your chosen charity or serving your local community. Nelson dedicated himself to
humanity which not only changed his homeland, but touched the entire world.
Nelson stepped down from the political values and went back home to his native village
of Quinu. After returning home, Nelson was admitted to the hospital eight times to be checked
for prostate cancer. After celebrating his 95
th
birthday in the hospital, Mandela died on
December 5
th
, 2011 in his home with four children and fourth wife. Nelson Mandela impacted
our society today. It always seems impossible until its done.

A Man of Change



Nelson Mandela



Brooke Russell



Mrs. Ulewicz
Hour 1
5-28-14




Formal Outline



I. Introduction
A. Hook: Freedom quote
B. Introduce Nelson
C. Claim
II. Background
A. Home life
B. School
C. Life in prison/ trial
III. Accomplishments
A. Awards
B. Foundations/ Sponsors
C. Presidency
D. Degrees
IV. Impact
A. Symbol to the people
B. Impact on the world
C. Presidency
D. Foundations
E. After prison
F. Gave back to the people
V. Conclusion
A. Quote
B. Retires
C. Death

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