Nelson Mandela

1. Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist.
2. He was the first black president.
3. Nelson was born on July 18, 1918 and died on December 5, 2013 at age 95.
4. He has spent 18 of his 27 years in prison for protesting.
5. Nelson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
6. In 2004 he announced his retirement from public life.
7. Nelson Mandela helped bring an end to apartheid.
8. He is known as one of the greatest leaders.
9. Nelson was a prominent supporter of the ANC.
10. He is the man that changes the course of modern history.