2016
This Week in History – Nelson Mandela Inaugurated
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /Nelson Mandela inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president May 10th, 1994. Also in 1994, Mandela published his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, much of which he had secretly written while in prison.
West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history.
On May 8, 1973, a 71-day standoff at Wounded Knee ended when Native Americans occupying the town surrendered.
On May 8, 1984, the Soviet Union announced that it would boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
On May 9, 1502, Christopher Columbus departed on his fourth and final voyage to the New World.
On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa after more than three centuries of white rule. He was 77.
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Photo of the Week
Rick Hutchinson, Bill Russell, and Kelly-Landers at the Renewal of CARP Reception 5 May 2016.
