Nelson Mandela – a life in photos

NELSON Mandela was the most famous prisoner in the world. Then South Africa saw sense and the light. The country’s white leaders let him go. He became a global superstar. Celebrities formed a line outside his lounge to meet him. Heads of State swooned – including some nasty characters. Nelson met them all evenly:

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African National Congress (ANC) leadership standing from left: Oliver Tambo, president, Nelson Mandela, vice president and Walter Sisulu, internal leader give black power salutes Sunday, Dec. 16, 1990 in Johannesburg. A welcome rally was held for Tambo who returned Thursday after 30 years in exile.