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Nelson Mandela

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    Birth

    Nelson Mandela is born in the village of Mvezo in South Africa.
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    ANC

    Mandela joins the African National Congress (ANC), a political party that fights against apartheid, a system of racial segregation in South Africa.
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    Black law firm

    Mandela opens the first black law firm in South Africa with his friend Oliver Tambo.
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    Prison

    Mandela is arrested and sentenced to life in prison for his anti-apartheid activities.
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    Release

    Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. He becomes a symbol of hope and peace for South Africa.
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    Nobel prize

    Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end apartheid peacefully.
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    First black president

    Mandela becomes the first black President of South Africa in the country's first democratic election. He works to unite the country and ends apartheid.
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    End of presidency

    Mandela steps down as President of South Africa after serving one term.
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    Death

    Nelson Mandela passes away, leaving behind a legacy of peace, equality, and forgiveness.