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A conversation with Nelson Mandela days after he was released from prison (Part 2)
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A conversation with Nelson Mandela days after he was released from prison (Part 2)

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On February 11th, 1990, South African anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Mandela, was released from prison after serving 27 years. Just days after his release, NBC News’ Tom Brokaw sat down with the eventual South African President at his home in the township of Soweto, revealing details of his life in prison and what he most wanted to see once he got out.Feb. 28, 2020

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