Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela ushered in an era of change in each of their countries. In class, we read a speech given by each man. You may want to know more about these powerful people, so check out the following links and pictures I have put together for you. Some of the speeches make references to other places, people, and events. Click on the links to find out what they are and why they were included.
NELSON MANDELA Born July 18, 1918 is arguably one of the greatest statesman of the 20th century. He has dedicated his life fighting for the freedom of South Africa and the South African people. He was incarcerated for 17 years on Robben Island - off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. Mandela’s achievements and his personal triumph have become a powerful symbol to people all over the world that good will ultimately prevail over evil.
We knew he could speak, but did you know that Nelson Mandela can paint?
Click on this picture link to see some of his artwork.
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Who do you think would buy these pieces?
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Martin Luther King, Jr. is a famous American. In his famous speech "I Have A Dream", he uses a line similar to a speech made by another famous American...can you tell me who? " "Five score years ago, a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclaimation..."
