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The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln has gone down in history as more than an American president. Instead, he is a symbol of all that the country stands for. His life story illustrates the classic American tale of rising above poverty through hard work, dedication and honesty.
Words: 515 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: S. FlanneryNelson Mandela as President (1994-1999)
The year 1994 was a historic one in South Africa as it saw the election of Nelson Mandela as the country’s first black president. But his first – and only – term in office threw up many challenges for the now elderly former revolutionary, who had to deliver on election promises to the poor black majority while seeking to reassure whites and international investors that he wouldn’t enforce radical wealth distribution.
Words: 759 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David PetaNelson Mandela: Release From Prison (1990-1994)
Nelson Mandela’s incarceration by the apartheid regime in South Africa led to increased sanctions against the country by much of the world, and this in turn played an important part in his release in 1990. But the years leading up to the country’s first all-race elections in 1994 were marred by violence, creating new challenges for Mandela and his African National Congress (ANC).
Words: 720 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David PetaNelson Mandela in Prison (1964-1990)
The struggle to end apartheid may have been spearheaded by a fiery young man known as Nelson Mandela, but his initial attempts to bring the racist regime to its knees ended with his imprisonment for conspiracy to overthrow the government. This article looks at Mandela’s 27 years in prison, and the affect it had on the fight to end apartheid, and on his marriage to Winnie Mandela.
Words: 742 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David PetaCanterbury Cathedral, Kent’s Iconic Landmark
With its rolling green hills, historic castles and proximity to London, the county of Kent, known as the ‘Garden of England’, is one of the country’s favourite travel destinations. This article looks at its most interesting landmark – Canterbury Cathedral, the site of Thomas Becket’s murder in 1170.
Words: 613 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David PetaNelson Mandela: The Early Years (1918-1948)
Born in a tiny village in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was destined to change the course of history by fighting the system of apartheid, the separate development of blacks and whites. This article looks at the milestones of his first 30 years, which laid the foundation for his later achievements, including the toppling of apartheid.
Words: 631 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David Peta