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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Nelson Mandela chats with members of the news media aboard his chartered fight from Washington D.C. to Atlanta Wednesday, June 27, 1990. Referring to his arduous travel schedule Mandela said, "I feel as well as I should for my age. And of course the warm reception we have received has given us a feeling of well being."