The death of the iconic Nelson Mandela of South Africa at the ripe age of 95 brings to conclusion a man’s life that not only shaped the politics of his native South Africa, but brought hope to countries across the world that struggle against injustice and dream no matter how desperate, there can be a positive outcome. Mandela captured the admiration and respect of not only his staunch supporters, but even his perceived enemies and people with philosophical differences revered Mandela. Not only did Mandela receive the Noble Peace Prize in 1993, and the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom from...
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