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Friday, 23 July 2010


Nelson Mandela relaxes a few minutes before the start of his 92nd Birthday celebrations at his home in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela is 92

Nelson Mandela has turned 92 this week! 

Nelson Mandela relaxes a few minutes before the start of his 92nd Birthday celebrations at his home in South Africa.

Mandela was put in prison for 27 years after fighting for the rights of black people in South Africa. When he was released he became President of the country and has picked up more than 250 awards since.

US President Barack Obama sent birthday wishes to Nelson Mandela, talking about his extraordinary vision, leadership, and spirit.

 

Nelson Mandela relaxes a few minutes before the start of his 92nd Birthday celebrations at his home in South Africa. 
Mandela was put in prison for 27 years after fighting for the rights of black people in South Africa. When he was released he became President of the country and has picked up more than 250 awards since. 
US President Barack Obama sent birthday wishes to Nelson Mandela, talking about his extraordinary vision, leadership, and spirit.

 





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  • Mirri04 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 23 July 2010 @ 17:55

    Nelson is amazing;he really had firm belief in himself.I'm glad he has gotten this old.

  • redhorse10 (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 23 July 2010 @ 20:37

    That's really nice - Happy Birthday Nelson!

  • Rach1999 (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 25 July 2010 @ 17:45

    it is amazing that nelson mandela is that old happy birthday.from whitley bay keep on being alive

  • rebecalove (Age 10) wrote on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 @ 09:00

    wow at scool yr 6 did a play about him at school and it was really interesting