Nelson mandela was one of the most dazzling pacifists in African and even world politics in 1990s. The ANC he led played an extremely important role in the struggle to end racism in South Africa. 1The birth of the new South Africa in April 1994 marked the successful completion of the political liberation task of anti-imperialism, anti-colonialism and anti-apartheid on the African continent. Finally, he was elected as the first black president in the history of South Africa, enjoying a high reputation and being known as the "global president".
Even in prison, Mandela has repeatedly become the global focus. His appeal and influence spread all over the world. 2,000 mayors from 53 countries around the world signed a petition demanding the release of Mandela. Seventy-eight British parliamentarians issued a joint statement, and mayors of more than 50 cities marched in London, demanding that the British Prime Minister put pressure on South Africa to restore Mandela's freedom.
Mandela is a symbol. He represents the political changes that the South African people have gone through a lot of hardships and sacrificed their lives. For this country, he played the role of "the father of the country". 1994 65438+In mid-February, the opening ceremony of the 49th National Congress of the ANC. The opening ceremony of the conference was held in the school gymnasium. When Mandela appeared on the rostrum full of energy and smiling, the audience was full of joy, cheering and shouting "Mandela" and "Mandela", like waves of heat waves stirring the whole stadium, applause and cheers lasted for a long time. Mandela waved frequently and delivered a keynote speech amid the cheers of the masses, explaining that the new South African government will build South Africa with the reconstruction and development plan and solve the problems of housing, water and electricity, education and employment that the broad masses of people care about. At the end of the opening ceremony, Mandela was surrounded by the crowd, and the delegates rushed to shake hands with their beloved leaders. The boiling scene lasted for half an hour, and in the evening he sang and danced with the delegates.
Mandela's moral integrity was highly praised by sages and won wide acclaim. Mandela spent 27 years in prison, and just two years after he became president, he was at the peak of his political career, that is, at the ANC National Congress in June 65438 +0996+February 65438, he resolutely resigned as the chairman of the ANC and recommended Mbeki to prepare for his succession. This move shocked home and abroad. Since then, Mann has been promoting Mbeki as a modest elder, saying that "he is better than an old man like me". Nelson mandela International Day
On June 5438+065438+1October, 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 as "nelson mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. invincible
A poem written by William Ernest Henry in 1975 is mentioned many times in the film invictus, which describes Mandela. Invictus began when Mandela was released from prison in 1990, and then he was elected President of South Africa. The domestic political situation is turbulent, blacks are hyperactive, whites are terrified, and various national events such as economy, people's livelihood and diplomacy are in a mess.