nelson mandela was born july 18, 1918 in south africa. he was one of 13 children. his father died...

Nelson Mandela 46664

Nelson Mandela was born July 18, 1918 in South

Africa.

He was one of

13 children.

His father died when he was

nine years old.

Mandela is the first in his family to go to school.

While in school, he meetsOliver Tambo And Walter Sisulu.

Walter Sisulu loans Nelson Mandela money to go to Law

School

Walter Sisulu

In 1944 Mandela, Sisulu, and Tambo work together to help create the ANC Youth

League.

Mandela did not achieve greatness

alone; he was influenced and

supported by many people who worked

alongside him during the struggle. His achievements would not have been possible without the

influence and support of his

comrades in the struggle for Freedom.

A.N.C. African National Congress

South African Black

political party who organized:

Boycotts

Strikes

Marches

Occasional Violence

In 1948,The Afrikaner Nationalist Party begins

“Apartheid”.Races have

separate living areas, toilets,

parks, beaches,

and schools.

Only whites have political power.

ApartheidApartheid means apartness, and it was the official policy of racial

segregation practiced in South Africa.

1952-1958Mandela is first arrested in 1952 and he is forced to work secretly “underground”

In 1956 Mandela,

Tambo, Sisulu, & 153 others are arrested and charged with

treason. All are released due to “No Violence” on their part.

Mandela meets social worker Winnie

Madikizela and he divorces his first wife and marries Winnie in

1958.

Apartheid Non-whites were extremely mistreated:-Limited where they could live and

travel.-They could only hold certain jobs.-Some weren’t allowed to attend

school.-Mistreated by the government.

The Effects of Apartheid The effects of apartheid linger in

today’s South Africa. Whites have better jobs, more money, and a much better standard of living. Many blacks still live in very poor, segregated areas far from cities. Poverty and unemployment remain high for the blacks.

1960 The ANC and Mandela go underground

International protests begin Government introduces new harsher laws enforced by the military.Mandela is forced to hidefrom the government.

ANC decides to use violence

Under Mandela’s leadership, the ANC launches a campaign of sabotage against the government.

1962 Mandela is arrested

Mandela leaves the country to attend a freedom conference in Algeria where he receives military training and weapons.

When Mandela returns, he is arrested for leaving the country illegally and is sentenced to 5 years in prison.

1964 Rivonia Trial

While in jail, police raid an ANC house and find weapons.

Mandela, Sisulu, and others stand trial for sabotage against the government.

June 11, 1964 Sentenced to life

imprisonment “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” -Nelson Mandela

Prisoner 46664Nelson Mandelawas the 466th

prisoner in 1964.

They are incarcerated at Robben Island Prison

Mandela is allowed only one visit from his wife Winnie every six months. He is not allowed to see his daughters for 10 years.

While in prison, he consistently refuses to renounce his political beliefs in exchange for freedom. He becomes a focus of world attention and a symbol for South Africa’s struggle

1973 The UN declares apartheid

“A Crime Against Humanity.”

1982 Mandela and Sisulu are transferred to

Pollsmoor Prison

1985-1986 Economic Sanctions are placed against

South Africa.

US companies pull out of South Africa. 1984- 40 companies leave 1985- 50 companies leave. Inflation rises, standards of living drop, and the violence escalates.

In 1986 “Secret talks” begin between Mandela and

members of the government.

1988 Mandela is diagnosed with tuberculosis and is moved to

Victor Verster Prison

1989 Mandela meets with President P.W. Botha

President Botha doesn’t really want to listen to Mandela’s ideas.

President Botha is not really interested in peace and the government forces his to resign

F.W. DeKlerk

After Botha resigned in 1989, F.W. DeKlerk took over as President and met

with Mandela to discuss his release and steps to end

apartheid.

Sunday, February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela is

released.

Nelson Mandela was called “Madiba”

Nelson and Winnie walk out of prison.

Oliver Tambo had a stroke and died on April 24, 1993. He did not live to see Mandela elected President.

October 16, 1993 Mandela and DeKlerk awarded

Nobel Peace PrizeThe world's most

famous former prisoner and his ex-

jailer - African National Congress President Nelson

Mandela and South African President

Frederik W. de Klerk - were jointly awarded

the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize today for

their efforts to dismantle the

country's apartheid system of racial

separation.

April 26-30, 1994

South Africa’s 1st truly multiracial

democratic elections are held.

91% of the people voted. 63% voted for the ANC

20% voted for the National Party.

May 9, 1994 Nelson Mandela is elected unanimously asPresident of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first

president of the democratic

South Africa on May 10, 1994.

He was so light-hearted, so jubilant,

he even danced on stage.

March 19, 1996 Winnie & Nelson Mandela divorce.

Winnie is connected to eight murders, among 10 other crimes, which

supposedly occurred during the late 1980’s. In each murder case,

someone else was originally blamed, but suspicions that

Winnie was involved have brought up new questions and trials against her. Among the most significant accusations are the

charges that she ordered the

kidnapping and murder of

Stompie Moeketsi.

July 18, 1998On his 80th birthday, Nelson Mandela married Graca Machel

Mandela Retires in 1999

Mandela completed his five-year term

as South Africa's

President before

handing over to Vice-

President Thabo Mbeki.

He continued to be active in

global affairs until 2004.

Walter Sisulu dies May 6, 2003

Walter Sisulu, the quiet giant of

South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle for five

decades, has died after a

long illness.

He was 90.

February 18, 2008 Nelson Mandela Celebrates

his 90th Birthday!

Today, Nelson Mandela leads the fight to end poverty and AIDS in Africa. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday and he now lives happily ever after in a free South Africa.