Nelson Mandela grew up in South Africa during apartheid and faced discrimination. He became the first person in his family to attend school and later studied at the University College of Fort Hare. Mandela fought against apartheid and was imprisoned for 27 years for his activism. He later became president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, working to end apartheid and promote racial equality and unity. After retiring, Mandela returned home to Qunu, where he continues to receive treatment for prostate cancer at age 91.

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2. Growing up Nelson Mandela was born on the 18 th of July 1918 Nelson played with toys made from stuff like branches and clay Sadly at the age of nine Nelsons father died of lung disease And too top it off south Africa was a place which believed in apartheid which means separate or apart because of it the black people were deprived of their citizenship.

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4. School and Education Nelson Mandela was the very first person to go school in his family Nelson was given the name Nelson by his teacher After primary school he enrolled for University College of Forte Hare for a bachelor art degree that is where he meet his life long friend Oliver Tambo.

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6. In prison Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years for encouraging black people to go on strike and for illegally leaving South Africa. All because he wanted to stop racism He was 72 when he was released.

8. Becoming president Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa on the 10th of May in 1994 10 th of May till the 14 th of June 1999 During his time as president he fought against racism and apartheid's Although many people still believe that racism is around not a lot of people like to talk about it Now black people have the same rights as white.

10. Retirement When Nelson Mandela retired he returned to his home town Qunu, Transkei were he was born. And if you were wondering Nelson had three wives there names are Winnie, Evelyn and Graça Mandela Graça is still Nelson mandelas wife. Nelson is 91 and is being treated for prostate cancer.

12. Thank You Thanks for watching my slide show Nelson Mandela is an inspiration to all us. I hope to see many more good people like him around in the future. Thanks for watching I got my info from...... Enotes.com Wikipedia and www.questionhome.com By Emily