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Reading 1 : Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a South African activist and politician, who was convicted to life in prison in
1962 for trying to overthrow the apartheid government. He got out of prison in 1990 after apartheid
ended. Mandela used his popularity and charisma to become President of South Africa from 1994
to 1999. After his presidency, Nelson Mandela continued to fight for equality and justice. Even
retirement couldn’t stop Mandela from speaking his mind to people all over the world. He became a
popular speaker who toured the world, inspiring people with his message. Nelson Mandela
received many awards during his life, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal
of Freedom. He fathered six children during his life. He passed away on December 5, 2013 at the
age of 95.

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