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    A Pool of Examples for SAT Essay Louis Liu Great Souls Nelson MandelaMandela‚ the South African black political leader and former president‚ was awarded 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to antiracism and antiapartheid. Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release

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    Primary socialisation Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18th‚ 1918 and recently died on December 5th 2013. He was born in Eastern Cape‚ South Africa. Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa (father) Nonqaphi Nosekeni (mother) were both Christians‚ therefore so was Mr Mandela. His father Gadla was the head chief in his community. The strengths his father would have needed were to speak up for his people‚ have courage‚ be caring‚ be supportive of his community‚ strong‚ powerful worker‚ a good communicator

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    differentiate themselves from each other. This ideology can be used as a descriptive analogy in comparing and contrasting the presidencies of Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. While history will always be on their side‚ the presidencies of Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama share unique similarities as well as striking differences. The presidencies of Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama share unique similarities. The most notable similarity is that their presidencies will hold a significant place in history

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    Introducing Nelson Mandela to the Model United Nations students from around the world at the Global Classrooms Model United Nations Conference in the United Nations headquarters in New York City‚ United States. Mr. Ban Ki-Moon‚ Secretary general of the United Nations‚ Mr. Timothy Wirth‚ Former congressman & president of the United Nations Foundation & Better World Fund‚ Officials & staff of the United Nations‚ Representatives of the Media‚ Model United Nations students‚ Ladies & Gentlemen‚ a pleasant

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    being in prison for nearly 30 years‚ then becoming the President of South Africa‚ Nelson Mandela became a hero to many people around the world. Through a strong‚ inspiring career‚ Mandela is one of the most powerful and influential men in South African history.         Mandela wasn’t a hero from day one. He was born on the 18th of July in 1918. Born in Transkei‚ South Africa‚ Mandela was the son of Henry Mandela. His father was a Xhosa chief in Transkei (Bio. Com 1). Mandela’s father gave him

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    future. My mind can not comprehend the confidence South Africans have in Nelson Mandela; how one nation can rally behind one person. “ We understand it still that there is no easy road to freedom.” Mandela is aware the journey will not come easily. The goals of peace‚ equality and justice are on our doorstep; we must work as one to reach out and grab them. “ The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement!” Mandela once again has found a way to dig deep in South African hearts. I am honored

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    I chose the quote by Nelson Mandela because I think it is inspirational. I like this quote because it is saying that we need to stand up to the rich and give to the poor‚ this quote is showing how wrong the rich people in the world are. They say that they care‚ but in reality all they really care about is profit. They say that they care about everyone so that they get more money‚ but when in reality they take from the poor just to make more profit. Not only do the rich exploit the poor‚ but also

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    Mostly‚ I am recognised as Nelson Mandela. When I started school at age 7‚ my teacher changed my name to Nelson. We weren’t allowed to keep our African names because of the British bias of our education. I didn’t just lose a name‚ I lost a part of myself‚ of my identity. The whites either couldn’t or refused to pronounce our real names. To them‚ African culture did not exist. At school‚ the government spent approximately 6 times as much on a white student as they did on an African student. To the

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    NELSON MANDELA Humanity Assignment Sylvia Shan INQUIRY QUESTIONS 1. What was the state of society in South Africa like and how did it influence Nelson Mandela? 2. When did he join the ANC and create the African National Congress Youth League? 3. What influential on Nelson Mandela led to his fight for civil rights during his time in jail‚ and how did he do it? 4. What did Nelson Mandela do after taking over power in South Africa? 5. What’s South Africa like today‚ after all the achievements

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    into form. Effective leaders broadcast a coherent message by themselves embodying their vision‚ as author Margaret Wheatley notes. They keep communicating the vision to create a strong field which then brings their vision into physical reality. Nelson Mandela clearly held a positive vision of a racially harmonious South Africa during his 28 years in jail and helped bring it into reality peacefully-- to the amazement of the

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