NELSON MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM CHAPTER -2 CLASS X FIRST FLIGHT

IMPORTANT NOTES

Nelson Mandela

• The First Black President Of South Africa
  Introduction
  The Lesson Pays Tribute To Those Black Heroes And Patriots Who Waged A Relentless Struggle Against The Racist Regime Of South Africa.
• Long Walk to Freedom is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, who was the former South African President. This article is for Nelson Mandela long walk to freedom summary. This chapter is the extracts from the “Long Walk to Freedom” book. It includes the description of the inauguration ceremony and citations from his speech and about his journey to being a freedom fighter. It says about the other countless people who fought for their freedom.   In South Africa, a brutal practice named “apartheid” was very popular in those days. It referred to the discrimination between people on the basis of their race and colour. It was one of the most brutal societies in which dark-skinned people were deprived of their basic rights. This lesson gives us an overview of the struggles of Mandela for making the society with no discrimination on the basis of their colour, caste, race, age or gender.

Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Summary in English

“A Long to Freedom”, by Nelson Mandela is all about the struggle of freedom of South-Africa. On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela has taken the vow as the first black president of South Africa. And therefore it was becoming a new-born democratic country. Nelson Mandela took the oath as the first black president.

Many dignitaries from different countries had come to be part of the most significant day. In his speech, Mandela thanked all those dignitaries. Mandela assured his countrymen that his country would never ever experience the same suppression of one by another. Democracy had been established in South Africa and as a result, a government of no discrimination was established.

First Non-Racial Government
It Was 10th Of May 1994. The Day Was Bright And Clear. The Inauguration Ceremony Of The First Non-Racial Government Was Held At The Lovely Amphitheater In The Union Buildings In Pretoria.
It Was The Largest Gathering Of International Leaders On South African Soil
Politicians And Dignitaries From More Than 140 Countries Attended The Ceremony
First Of All Mr. De Klerk Was Sworn In As Second Deputy President

• Then Thabo Mbeki Was Sworn In As The First Deputy President
• Then Came Mandela’s Turn He Was Sworn In As The First Black President Of South Africa

Mandela’s Speech
Mandela Spoke How For Decades South Africa Was The Seat Of White Supremacy.
Now The Presence Of All People Confer Glory And Hope To Newborn Liberty
The Blacks Who Were Considered As Outlaws Not So Long Ago Were Hosting The Nations Of The World On Their Soil
. Their Victory Over Apartheid Was A Common Victory For Justice, Peace And Human Dignity
. Political Freedom Had Been Won. Now They Would Work Hard To Liberate All Their People From The Bondage Of Poverty, Deprivation And Diseases
. Never Would South Africa Again Face The Oppression Of One By Another
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Display Of Jets

• Then There Was A Spectacular Display Of Jets
• South African Jets And Helicopters Roared In Perfect Formation Over Them In The Sky
• A It Was Also A Demonstration Of The Military’s Loyalty To Democracy And To The New Government
• Then Two National Anthems Were Played
  Sense Of History
  Nelson Mandela Was Overwhelmed With A Sense Of History.
• A Few Years After Anglo Boer War, Apartheid Was Introduced In South Africa.
• The Society Based On Racial Discrimination Was The Harshest And Most Inhuman Society In The World.
  Now A New System Based On Equality Of All Men Regardless Of Their Colour And Race Has Replaced The Old And Cruel System.

Policy Of Apartheid

• Apartheid Created A Deep And Lasting Wounds In The People.
  The Decades Of Exploitation Of The Black Produced Heroes Like Tambos, Sislus And Others.
  The Greatest Wealth Of South Africa Was Not In Its Minerals But In Men Of Such Great Character

Struggle Of Comrades
. Nelson Mandela Learnt The Meaning Of Courage From Such Braves Comrades.

• Courage Is The Victory Over Fear. These Comrades Were Ready To Risk And Sacrifice Their Lives For An Idea – The Idea Of Freedom And Equality.
  Twin Responsibilities
  Nelson Mandela Thought That Every Man Has Twin Obligations.
  He Has A Duty Towards His Wife And Children And An Obligation His People And Country.
  In South Africa It Was Impossible For Blacks Like Him To Fulfil Both Those
  Obligations.
  If Any Black Tried To Live Like A Free Human Being, He Was Punished And Isolated.
  . He Was Forced To Live An Isolated Life – Away From His Family.
• African National Congress
• . Mandela Realized That Not Only Was He Deprived Of Freedom But His Brothers And Sisters Were Also Deprived From Freedom.
• . That Was Why He Joined The African National Congress. It Was His Desire For The Freedom Of His People And Their Self Respect That Totally Transformed Him From Weak Young Man To A Bold One.
• A Law-Abiding Lawyer Was Forced To Become An Outlaw. He Knew The Oppressed Must Be Liberated.

Meaning of Freedom by Mandela
As a kid Mandela had different meaning for being free as he wanted to run in the fields and wanted to stay out at night. As he grew older he wanted the freedom of livelihood for himself and his family.
But soon he realised that such freedom was only an illusion, j He realised that his brothers and sisters who looked like him were not free, so he joined African National Congress (ANC). His hunger for freedom became great for the freedom of his people. He desired that everyone should be given the right to live his life with dignity and respect. He wanted the oppressor and the oppressed to be liberated. As no one is free if one is taking someone else’s freedom. Only such feelings can bring true freedom for everyone.

Chapter Highlights

1. 10th of May was, a day of freedom for South Africa and there was huge gathering of international leaders and dignitaries.
2. Inauguration ceremony or swearing in ceremony was being held in Union Building in Pretoria and first non-racial government took the charge.
3. Nelson Mandela gave speech on the victory for justice, peace and human dignity.
4. Mandela pledged to liberate his people from poverty, suffering and discrimination.
5. A colourful show by jets and helicopters to show military’s loyalty took place.
6. Singing of two national anthems was done-the old ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ by the whites and the new ‘Die stem’ by the blacks.
7. A new system that recognised the rights and freedom of all people was formed.
8. Mandela remembered and thanked the people who sacrificed their lives for the freedom.
9. Salutation to some great freedom fighters – Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Chief Luthuli, Yusuf Dadoo and others.
10. Mandela said in speech that a country is rich because of its people not because of the minerals. Courage is not the absence of fear but the victory over it. People should love others and not hate them due to colour or religion. Love comes naturally not by force, which is the natural goodness.
11. He also stated that a man should try to make a balance between his duties – duty to his family and duty to his community and country. A black person was treated badly and not allowed to perform his duties.
12. According to Mandela, freedom has many aspects like – for a kid it is to run and play, for an adult it is to fulfil the needs, of his own and his family. Real freedom means equal rights for everyone.
13. Nelson Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC). He desired people to live with dignity and respect. He wanted the oppressor and the oppressed to be liberated.
14. Patience and perseverance guided by discipline and system yield the desire result.
15. Mandela statue unveiled in South Africa capital

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa has unveiled a gigantic statue of anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela to cheers and singing at the Union Buildings in its capital.

The mood was joyous Monday in Pretoria as a military band played and fighter jets flew overhead to honor Mandela after 10 days of mourning over his death ended Sunday with his burial.

President Jacob Zuma presided over the unveiling, which preceded a party in celebration of the Day of Reconciliation, a national holiday.

The statue stands on the grounds of the Union Buildings, where Mandela delivered his inaugural speech after becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994.

The buildings had been a hated symbol of the apartheid regime to many South Africans.

Mandela was buried Sunday at his ancestral home in the village of Qunu.

Conclusion of Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but he is the one who conquers that fear. Mandela said that every man has his duties towards his country and community too.