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Mandela was convicted of terrorism
[[Image:Mandela2.jpg|right|thumb]]
[[Image:Mandela2.jpg|right|thumb]]
'''Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela''' (b. July 18, 1918 in the Transkei) is a [[South Africa]]n leader who fought hard against [[apartheid]] until he was imprisoned in 1964. He was released in 1990 and went on to become South Africa's first democratically elected president in 1994.
'''Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela''' (b. July 18, 1918 in the Transkei) is a [[South Africa]]n leader, and convicted terrorist, who fought hard against [[apartheid]] until he was imprisoned in 1964. He was released in 1990 and went on to become South Africa's president elected by a multi-racial electorate in 1994.
== Early Life and Political Socialization ==
== Early Life and Political Socialization ==
Indeed, during his prison time, Mandela proved to be a prime example of a strong believer in principle, while at the same time erupting as a shining light to others suffering alongside him.
Indeed, during his prison time, Mandela proved to be a prime example of a strong believer in principle, while at the same time erupting as a shining light to others suffering alongside him.
Mandela could have been released in 1985, PW Botha offered him the chance to be released if he renounced public violence. Mandela refused to stop condoning violence.
==Mandela is Released==
==Mandela is Released==
==References==
==References==
*Apartheid:A History by Brian Lapping (detailed Mandela's conviction for terrorism at the Rivonia trial)
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