Nelson Mandela was imprisoned in South Africa in the 1980s but was later elected President of South Africa in the 1990s, becoming one of the most important African leaders of the 20th century and a symbol of freedom for millions on the continent. He is celebrated as a hero for helping end apartheid and winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

1. HEROES OF THE 20th CENTURY
MANDELA
(written in 1996)
Ten years ago Nelson Mandela was in prison in
South Africa. Now he is President of South
Africa. He is also winner of the Nobel peace
prize. He is one of the mostImportant leaders
in Africa.
He is a symbol of freedom for millions of people
in Africa. He is a hero of the twentieth century.
This is his story.