Nelson Mandela: The Long Walk from Prison to the Presidency | Biography for Sleep

Discover the inspiring life story of Nelson Mandela, the revolutionary leader who spent 27 years imprisoned and emerged to unite a divided South Africa as its first democratically elected president. Follow Mandela's extraordinary journey—from his humble beginnings in rural Transkei, his fierce battle against the oppressive apartheid regime, to the triumphant moment he walked free from prison, setting the stage for national reconciliation.

This biography explores Mandela’s life in-depth: his early activism with the African National Congress (ANC), his decades behind bars on Robben Island, and his unwavering commitment to forgiveness and peace, embodied in South Africa’s historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Learn how Mandela’s moral courage and remarkable vision led his nation out of darkness into a new era of unity and democracy.
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0:40 The Long Walk to Freedom
3:42 Roots of a Revolutionary
16:48 Defiance and Determination
30:05 “I Am Prepared to Die”
50:05 From Prisoner to President
1:03:37 Legacy of Madiba
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🔑 Key Moments Covered:

Mandela’s childhood and early influences in Qunu

Founding the ANC Youth League & initial activism

The Rivonia Trial and Mandela’s legendary "I am prepared to die" speech

Mandela’s brutal imprisonment on Robben Island

His secret negotiations with apartheid leaders

Mandela’s release in 1990 and election as President in 1994

Reconciliation efforts and iconic moments like the 1995 Rugby World Cup

Mandela’s lasting global legacy & impact on human rights
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