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First, his name is Mandela, not Mandala. He was imprisoned because he opposed Apartheid.
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He was imprisoned for 27 years.
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He was imprisoned on Robben Island for 27 years.
President Obama has said on many occasions that he has deep admiration for Nelson Mandela. He felt honored to meet Mr. Mandela in 2006 and wished it were possible to see him again during the presidential trip to South Africa; sadly, Mr. Mandela is not well enough to receive visitors, but President Obama met with the Mandela family and expressed his affection and respect for what Nelson Mandela has done for peace and diplomacy.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 26 years...
Nelson Mandela did not have a tattoo of his prison number 46664 (he was prisoner number 466 and imprisoned in the year '64). However, this prison number 46664 is now a symbol of Mr. Mandela's humanitarian efforts worlwide, as per the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The 46664 Bangle is the official wrist bracelet in support of this campaign and raises awareness about social issues and how individuals and organizations can make a difference. Every 46664 Bangle is engraved with Mr Mandela's prisoner number 46664, as well as a digital imprint of his hand.
his wife was imprisoned and put under house arrest
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.
Nelson Mandela fought to end apartheid and was imprisoned for 27 years because of his activism against the regime in South Africa.