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Nelson Mandela's background had an important impact on his work as a leader, president, and how his ideas were formed. Before his presidency, Mandela was a well known apartheid activist. He was imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island for his fight to end racism and better human rights, along with several other activists. After his release from prison, Mandela still continued to fight against racial issues in South Africa. This background and drive to have a peaceful democracy with people supporting each other lead to his presidency. Throughout his speech, Mandela referred to the new South Africa as a "rainbow nation" and that they should be able to live in peace. His political background help to pave a new path for South Africans to end apartheid and unite as a country.
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