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Nelson Mandela
The Journey of a Man - The Early Years
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918. His tribal name, "Rolihalah," means "shaker of trees," or "troublemaker." The name Nelson came courtesy of a school teacher who insisted he have a Christian name. A member of the Madiba clan, Mandela was raised amongst royalty. When he was 12 years old, his father died, but his guardian, the tribal king, ensured he received the best education. 1930s - Apartheid
When he was 23 years old, Mandela defied the king and fled to Johannesburg.
In that city he confronted the ruthless system of apartheid for the first time.
Under those laws, brutally enforced by South Africa's whites, blacks could not vote,
move through the country without showing a passbook, or own property.
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