Nelson Mandela's Epic Speeches That Will Give You Hope
Nelson Mandela’s Epic Speeches That Will Give You Hope

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Every so often a man or woman with an immense propensity for hope leaves a lasting impression on the world. Nelson Mandela personified hope. The outspoken civil rights leader spent 27 years in prison, but never once lost his passion for the causes in his heart.
Mandela is a true international hero and his accomplishments have made the world a better place for people of color.
As the world celebrates Nelson Mandela Day — also known as the first Black South African president’s birthday — it’s only right to pay homage to how the freedom-fighting former political prisoner, Madiba, had a way with words. So many of his epic speeches gave their listeners hope, an effect that still lasts to this day.Love Magic 95.9? Get more! Join the Magic 95.9 Newsletter
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Our struggle has reached a decisive moment. We call on our people to seize this moment so that the process towards democracy is rapid and uninterrupted. We have waited too long for our freedom. We can no longer wait. Now is the time to intensify the struggle on all fronts. To relax our efforts now would be a mistake, which generations to come will not be able to forgive. The sight of freedom looming on the horizon should encourage us to redouble our efforts.As the world still mourns the loss and celebrates the gift of his life, check out some of Madiba’s most powerful speeches.
1. Speech At His Trial For Sabotage — He Was Sentenced To Life In Prison (1964)
2. Speech After Being Released From Prison (1990)
3. Nelson Mandela First Address to a Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress (1990)
4. President Nelson Mandela Inauguration Speech (1994)
5. Mandela's Final Speech in SA National Chambers (1999)
6. Nelson Mandela at Harvard (1998)
7. Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco (2000)
Nelson Mandela’s Epic Speeches That Will Give You Hope was originally published on newsone.com
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