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Mandela’s journey from prisoner to president inspires reconciliation
This column honors Nelson Mandela for leading South Africa toward democracy and forgiveness. It recalls his early witness to apartheid, 27 years in prison, and his 1994 election as president. It notes his truth and reconciliation approach with Desmond Tutu to heal white and black divides.
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Martin Luther King
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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