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Nelson Mandela
1940s - 1950s The Fight Begins
During the 1940's, Mandela became a lawyer and a partner with the country's first black law firm. Mandela also joined the African National Congress—or the ANC—to fight for peaceful change. He married Evelyn Ntoko and had three children. His bravery, charisma, and physical strength made him greatly admired. However, his commitment to the ANC quickly took over his life — so much so, it destroyed his first marriage.
In 1958, he married a social worker, Nomzamo "Winnie" Madikizela, and they had two children. In 1960, security forces viciously attacked a peaceful demonstration killing 69 black protesters — this became known as the Sharpeville Massacre. Following this brutal attack, the ANC was outlawed by the government. Fearing for his life, Mandela was forced to leave his family and go underground. I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and a free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. —Nelson Mandela 
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