Historical Events tagged with "mandela"

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Politics & Government

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa's president

May 10th, 1994 30 years ago

Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president in Pretoria on May 10, 1994. This landmark event marked the end of decades of apartheid rule and signified a new era of democratic governance in the country. The inauguration ceremony was attended by numerous dignitaries from across the globe, celebrating the significance of Mandela’s election and what it represented for reconciliation in South Africa.

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