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Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item # 719577
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994
* Nelson Mandela becomes president
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner headline: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela" with subhead and photo of Mandela taking the oath. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and additional photos.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first Black president in a historic ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, a moment that symbolized the formal end of apartheid and the birth of a democratic South Africa. Thousands of citizens gathered to witness the event, joined by numerous international dignitaries, including former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, representatives of the United Nations, and leaders from across Africa and the world. Mandela’s inauguration was marked by both solemnity and celebration, with traditional South African music, cultural performances, and patriotic displays reflecting the nation’s diversity. In his inaugural address, Mandela spoke passionately about reconciliation, nation-building, and the creation of a “Rainbow Nation” where all races could coexist in peace and equality, urging South Africans to forgive past injustices while working together for a unified future. The ceremony not only represented a political transformation but also became a global symbol of hope, demonstrating the triumph of justice, equality, and human dignity over decades of systemic oppression.
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