Long walk to freedom

[CocoaButter]

It is 20 years since the South African authorities agreed to free Nelson Mandela - the man who would lead the struggle to end the country's policy of racial segregation, and create a multi-racial democracy.

Using the BBC archives, see how he left behind his cell of 27 years, to become South Africa's first black president.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8508592.stm
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[Hurghadapat]

A truly great man much admired all around the world for what he did