Nelson Mandela photos

Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress, later sentenced to life imprisonment for sabotage.

1960's

Nelson Mandela on the day after his release at the age of 72. Mandela served 27 years in prison.

1990

Mandela holds his baby granddaughter with his wife Winnie by his side at home after his release from prison.

1990

African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela holds up the medal and certificate after he was jointly awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize together with South African President F.W. de Klerk.

1993

South African President Nelson Mandela acknowledges applause while delivering remarks to a joint meeting of Congress in Washington DC, on October 6, 1994. Applauding Mandela are U.S. Vice President Al Gore (left) and Speaker of the House Thomas Foley. The visit to the U.S. was the first by Mandela as South African head of state.

1994

While campaigning for President, Mandela stops his convoy to get out and thank members of the South African Defense Forces for their support of the upcoming election. It is the first post-apartheid election in the nation's history.

1994

Vice President Al Gore shaking hands with Nelson Mandela.

1999

U.S. President Bill Clinton greets former South African President Nelson Mandela in the Oval Office of the White House. The meeting between Clinton and Mandela was described as a private meeting during Mandela's brief visit to Washington.

1999

Former South African President Nelson Mandela shakes hands with Microsoft CEO/Chairman Bill Gates during a discussion on global health at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Mandela thanked Gates for the millions of dollars Bill and Melinda Gates have donated to worldwide charities.

1999

Former President Nelson Mandela and Arnold Schwarzenegger hold a symbolic 'Flame of Hope' at a ceremony outside Mandela's old prison cell on Robben Island. The event was part of the Special Olympics African Hope 2001 campaign which aims to reach out to athletes with mental retardation accross Africa.

2001

Nelson Mandela with Oprah Winfrey after they don construction hard hats to break the ground for her $10 million Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. She described Mandela as her 'hero' and he called her a 'queen.'

2002

Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, wave to the crowd after his address during the second 46664 AIDS Benefit Concert.

2005

Former South Africa president Nelson Mandela and Will Smith, pose for photographers during a press conference before the second 46664 AIDS benefit concert. The musicians included Katie Melua, Queen and Annie Lennox as well as local South African acts. Will Smith acted as master of ceremonies.

2005

Mandela stands with guest lecturer former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan as he arrives for the fifth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg. The lecture forms part of Mandela's 89th birthday celebrations.

2007

Princess Caroline of Monaco pays a courtesy call to former President Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2007

The Nelson Mandela Bridge spans a rail yard in Johannesburg.

2000's