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Today in Peace and Justice history on July 18, 1918
Nelson Mandela was born. He was one of the leaders in the successful fight against apartheid in South Africa and became its first black president. In 1993 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. http://bit.ly/1204zOQ