Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela biography

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1918-was born in Transkei, South Africa

1942-Qualified in law in

1944-joined the African National Congress

1948-was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies

1961-was acquitted

1961-the ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of violent tactics

1964 - 1982 was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison

1964-was sentenced to life imprisonment

1990-was released

1991-was elected President of the ANC

Martyrs in The Struggle for Justice biography

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1882-was born in Darlington Point NSW

1920-was Active in ALP

1933-Settled in Dubbo

1937-was a speaker and a founding member of the Aborigines Progressive Association

1937-called for a 'Day of Mourning'

1938-published Manifesto with Patten

1938-organised Day of Mourning

1938-Met Prime Minister Lyons

1939-Fell out with Patten splits APA

1943-Elected to NSW Aborigines Protection Board

1949-Disillusioned with ALP

1949-Stood as independent in Federal election

1949-lost bid for federal seat

1950-was died