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Nelson Mandela is an amazing man who spent 27 years in isolation as a prisoner and then when released became the president of South Africa.

Long Walk of Nelson Mandela Best of the Net
A wonderful way to learn about this man through a vast collection of documents, letters, and writings about Mandela's life. Lots of content on this site!

ANC: Profile of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
This interesting biography begins with a look at the man -- a man who likes to watch the sun set while listening to Handel or Tchaikovsky. It makes you realize how much was denied him while he was in prison for 27 years. This is a great biography from Mandela's party, the African National Congress.

Autobiography: Long Walk to Freedom
Extensive excerpts from Mandela's autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.

Celebrating Nelson Mandela Through Photographs
Ten photographs of Mandela published over the years in the Daily Mail & Guardian.

Chronology of Nelson Mandela
An awesome chronology that spans Mandela's entire life.

CNN Profile: Nelson Mandela
Begins with brief stats but continues with a longer, nicely written, biography of this amazing man.

Election Posters: Mandela For President
Images of two original 1994 election posters.

Gandhi the Prisoner
An essay subtitled, "A comparison of prison experiences and conditions of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela in South Africa," written by Mandela about the prison experiences of both men.

Honors, Awards and ther Forms of Recognition Bestowed Upon Nelson Mandela
An amazingly long list of awards and honorary degrees awarded to Mandela, organized in a timeline format.

Interview in 2000: Mandela
A great article published the Christian Science Monitor, where Mandela reflects on his 27 years spent in prison and his work since then.

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