Obama on Mandela: A moving tribute to a legendary figure
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:10 pm Press Release: The White House
A moving tribute to a legendary figure
Nelson
Mandela's struggle against South African apartheid inspired
millions. And his great call for justice and equality
continues to resonate around the world, as new generations
of young people pursue the ideals he embraced.
Earlier
today in Johannesburg, President Obama paid tribute to a
hero and a leader -- and spoke about the path that's still
ahead.
It's a powerful, moving speech. Watch this
tribute to Nelson Mandela:
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