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Nelson Mandela: Remarks by Mr Nelson Mandela at the Amnesty International, Ambassador of Conscience Award

November 1, 2006 (over 17 years ago)

In this address, Nelson Mandela gives his remarks in receiving the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International. Though he has retired from public life, he continues to advocate the fight for human rights. Here he supports Amnesty International's campaign against poverty and AIDS.

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Nelson Mandela: Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the award of a National Order to Prince Bandar bin Sultan (bin Adbul Aziz al Saud), Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the US, and to Jakes Gerwel

May 11, 1999 (almost 25 years ago)

In this speech, Nelson Mandela speaks on the occasion of the Awarding of National Orders. The awardees are Prince Bandar bin Sultan and Jakes Gerwel. Both have exemplified how to promote peaceful negotiations without resorting to dehumanizing and demonizing their opponents.

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Nelson Mandela: Address Upon Receiving the International Lenin Peace Prize

October 28, 2002 (over 21 years ago)

In this address, Nelson Mandela receives the International Lenin Peace Prize. He conveys his gratitute towards the Soviet Union, Socialist States, and the South African Communist party for their support against apartheid. He accepts this award by celebrating human solidarity. He ends by asking us...

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Nelson Mandela: KWV Award February 2003

February 1, 2003 (over 21 years ago)

In this speech, Nelson Mandela accepts the KMV Award in February 2003. He does so with great pride and in the name of the South African people. He states that the Wine Industry is steeped in tradition and history, the challenge is to unite in our diversity in spite of the past.

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Nelson Mandela: Address on receipt of receiving Honorary Degree from Rhodes University

April 16, 2002 (about 22 years ago)

In this address, Nelson Mandela humbly accepts an honorary degree from Rhodes University. He recalls fond memories of Rhodes University and sends the message of recontruction and reconciliation in South Africa. He congratulates the graduates for their achievement and states that they are the future.

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Barack Obama: President Obama Honors 2009 Medal of Freedom Recipients

August 12, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

Exemplary men and women are presented the 2009 Medal of Freedom by US President Barack Obama to commend their achievements in their respective fields.

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Barack Obama: 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony

February 15, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Thirteen outstanding people who excelled in their field and were generous in taking the extra mile are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Barack Obama.

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