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    MANDELA's MARK ON THE WORLD, UNITED NATIONS

    Nelson Mandela had a unique relationship with several US Presidents and other world leaders. His speeches at the UN were commanding; flags at the UN lowered to half mast.

    PamelaFalk
    by PamelaFalk

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    See former President Bill Clinton on Mandela and managing anger; UN Resident Correspondent on Mandela at the United Nations, UN Photo Evan Schneider, 1994

    MANDELA AT THE UN

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