The two faces of Nelson Mandela To begin with - who really is Nelson Mandela? In My essay I will discuss about his two faces. Which one of them suits him more, it is up to you to decide. On the one hand - A former South Africa President. Mandela fought to end apartheid, served from 1994 - 1999 as the first black president elected to office in his country and became a global popular hero. He died on the fifth of December. Relentless in his struggle against oppression - Nelson Mandela survived decades in prison and stayed the course through enormous punishment - ultimately leading his country into freedom. In his dedication to the liberties of his people and his defeat of apartheid, Mandela became a global symbol of triumph over adversity and one of the most recognizable human rights advocates of the twentieth century. Described by other leaders of the world as "charming", "kind-hearted", and "humble", Mandela and his heroic legacy changed the history of his country while teaching the rest of world the importance of perseverance, justice and forgiveness.
English: Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ...
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English: Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ...So⦠described like that, he is like an angel. But I recently have done some research, deeper in his history to learn who he really is. About his "bad" side. Lets continue to his second personality. On the other hand - He was a leader of the African National Congress ( ANC ), an organization designated a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department and many governments and intelligence agencies. He was also a co-founder of the ANC's "Umkhonto we Sizwe" translated "Spear of the Nation", a militant terrorist group. He was convinced for his terrorist and subversive activities within those organizations. South Africa under ANC rule has attained the dubious distinction of being the most...