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Quickly becoming a brilliant lawyer, Nelson Mandela also became very young one of the members of the African National Congress, the ANC, which defends the black people victim of racial discrimination in South Africa.

2. His marriage to Winnie - 1957

Winnie fought for many years to secure the release of Nelson Mandela. In 1957, they married and quickly had two children, Zenabi in 1959 and Zindzi in 1960.

3. His arrest - 1964

In 1964 Nelson Mandela, along with eight other members of the ANC, was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment by the South African justice system.

4. His release - 1990

It was not until age 72, on February 11, 1990, that Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, by the President of South Africa Frederik De Klerk.

5. Nelson Mandela obtains the Nobel Peace Prize - 1993

In November 1993, in Oslo, his sacrifices, his fight and his unfailing commitment to a South Africa, and a peaceful, and above all just world, were rewarded since he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize.

 6. Nelson Mandela is elected President of the Republic of South Africa - 1994

With 66% of the vote, Nelson Mandela became, in 1994, the first black president in South African history. A hands down victory that he will celebrate surrounded by his loved ones, but also members of the ANC.

7. Nelson Mandela sworn in during his inauguration as President of South Africa - 1994

His inauguration to the presidency of South Africa, in the presence of many heads of state, was broadcast worldwide by the majority of television channels.

8. The rugby world cup is organized in South Africa - 1995

For the first time in history, the rugby world cup was organized in South Africa in 1995. Quite a symbol for Nelson Mandela and his fight, rugby was previously a sport reserved for white people during Apartheid.

9. Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday - 2008

On June 27, 2008, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday in London, surrounded by his family and many strong personalities like Queen Elisabeth II. A tribute will be paid to him during a wonderful concert in the famous Hyde Park, whose entire profits were donated to the fight against AIDS.

10. The soccer world cup is organized in South Africa - 2010

A great first on African territory, the 2010 soccer world cup was organized in South Africa. Nelson Mandela, bereaved by the loss of his granddaughter, could not appreciate this wonderful celebration at its fair value, but he still made some appearances in the stadiums, to the delight of all.

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