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Nelson Mandela imprisoned for nearly 27 years and was released from jail in 1990. He became the president of South Africa in 1994 and his presidency lasted until 1999.

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26 long and tortuous years!!

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Q: How long after Nelson Mandela was imprisoned did he become president?
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When Nelson Mandela was released what did he become?

president


When did nelson become president of south Africa?

Nelson Mandela's party came into power in 1994, thus, Mandela became president.


How did nelson mandel become president?

Nelson Mandela became president by as the (present) president Deklerk for the Black African Americans to be able to vote, and he wanted the election to be fair. After voting was over; Nelson Mandela was voted president!


What happened after nelson Mandela got released?

he become president of South Africa


How did nelson Mandela become president if he had been in prison?

because he deseved to lol


How did nelson Mandela become president of country that held him prisoner so long?

they voted for him


In 1990 who was released from prison after serving 25 years?

& he went on to become President of his country: Nelson Mandela


What did Nelson Mandela do for th US?

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the first black South African President and fought to stop racism. He was imprisoned in 1962, convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government. He served 27 years in prison, released in 1990 and went on to become president of South Africa. He brought the plight of the black people from South Africa to light by being imprisoned for fighting apartheid, which divided black and white people in South Africa and kept them separate. The black people where 2nd class citizens in their own country to that of the white people. Mandela, together with the African National Congress, (which Mandela was president of) eventually broke apartheid. He died on December 5, 2013.


Why did Mandela become president?

At the end of Apartheid Nelson Mandela was the political leader of the African National Congress (ANC). After he was released from prison and the first democratically free elections were held in South Africa, the ANC become the ruling policical party and Nelson Mandela as its leader was elected as the official state president. He held the office as president of South Africa between 10 May 1994 - 14 June 1999.


Who inspired Nelson Mandela to become a leader?

He was a good ,am


When did nelson become president and how?

Nelson Mandela became the President of South Africa on May 10, 1994. He was elected as the country's first black president after the end of apartheid. His presidency came after years of activism and struggle against racial segregation and inequality in South Africa.


What is the significance of Nelson Mandela?

When released from prison in 1990 Mandela tried to instigate a program of integration.