| Part of Series | Mandela: An Audio History |
| Length | 13:00 |
| Licensor | Radio Diaries |
| Producer(s) | Joe Richman |
| Formats | |
| Topics | |
| Produced | Unspecified |
| Added to PRX | July 16, 2008 |
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A portrait of Nelson Mandela in the years before he was sent to prison
Produced by Joe Richman and Radio Diaries, with help from Ben Shapiro and Deborah George.
Becoming Nelson Mandela
Intro:
Nelson Mandela was born 90 years ago (7/18/18). Over the course of his lifetime Mandela was a lawyer, leader of the African National Congress, freedom fighter and, finally, president. Producer Joe Richman of Radio Diaries takes a look back at Mandela's 1963 treason trial where he outlined his dream of democracy in South Africa and declared, "It's an ideal for which I am prepared to die." It was the moment when Mandela became known to the world as a symbol of resistance and democracy.
Back Announce:
Our story was produced by Joe Richman of Radio Diaries.
Mandela: An Audio History is has just been released as a CD, hosted by Desmond Tutu with an introduction by Nelson Mandela.
To find the CD, search for "Mandela: An Audio History" on Amazon or visit: www.mandelahistory.org
Notes:
Becoming Nelson Mandela is adapted from our 2004 series, Mandela: An Audio History. The new story ran on NPR's All Things Considered for Mandela's 90th birthday, July 18 2008.
