Radio program: Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela, interview, apartheid, Pass Laws Act, ANC African National Congress, Black civil rights, demonstrations, civil disobedience, political domination, segregation, nonviolent struggle, political army, South Africa, Frederik de Klerk, Nobel Prize

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"Good morning, New York and welcome to “History and Music” radio! It is 7AM and today we received the famous man nicknamed Madiba who fought against the apartheid in South Africa during his entire life. He was president from 1994 – nineteen ninety-four – to 1999 – nineteen ninety-nine – and was honored by the Nobel Prize of peace in 1993 – nineteen ninety-three: Nelson Mandela!"

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[...] More than 69 - sixty-nine - people will die this day including 10 children. This year, your political party has been considered as a terrorist. How did you react following this announcement? - First of all, I was shocked, then I realized that we were called terrorists only to stop our movements, which went against the personal interests of the white people leading our state. - In 1960 you have also started to lead a political army aimed at destroying private and public facilities. Do you regret these violent actions? [...]

[...] How did you react when you knew you were free? - Following the announcement, I was released, and my family came to get me. It was a moment of enormous joy because everyone was singing on the way to my return. This release was completely unexpected for me; I remember having cried with joy several times. It will remain one of my most important memories. The Fight Continues - In 1993, you received, with Frederik de Klerk, the Nobel Peace Prize for peacefully ending the apartheid regime. [...]

[...] What was your primary goal as president? - My first goal was above all the national reconciliation between Black and White in order to avoid a civil war. For this, I have been especially encouraged to support the rugby team during the 1995 World Cup. When we won the cup, Black and White were happy in a common joy. We also put in place a new Constitution in 1995. My second aim was to rebuild the country economically with aid for the poorest and for businesses. [...]

[...] You had little food, you had to wash in cold water and work hard and constantly in quarries. Despite this, you have never accepted the government's proposals for release in exchange for your renunciation of combat. How did you act in jail? - In prison I couldn't do much but despite that, I decided to set an example by not giving in to state proposals to encourage people to continue to revolt. -Did the guards treat you even less good because of your political ideas? [...]

[...] Do you feel the need to always fight for a fairer world? - Whenever I wanted to defend a cause, it was related to my personal experiences. During my presidential mandate, I did not focus enough on the fight against AIDS, which was, however, a growing disease, I regret it. Following the death of my son from this disease, I realized its danger. - Thank you, Mr. [...]

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