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Former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa speaks to visitors on March 8, 1999 in his residence in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa speaks to visitors on March 8, 1999 in his residence in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Each year, on July 18, the global community comes together to honor the remarkable life and lasting influence of Nelson Mandela through the observance of Nelson Mandela International Day.