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Invest in peace: addresses by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Mandela, to the United Nations' General Assembly and to the joint houses of the Congress of the United States of America, October 1994

The volume includes Mandela's addresses, focusing on peace and international relations, delivered to the United Nations General Assembly and the joint session of the U.S. Congress in October 1994. more

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Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013. He was a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was imprisoned for 27 years for his opposition to apartheid policies. Mandela dedicated himself to promoting democracy and equality in South Africa, becoming a symbol of anti-racism and peace worldwide. more

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