8 of Our Favorite Photos of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela in London for the concert at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008, to celebrate his life—and his upcoming 90th birthday.

President Nelson Mandela addresses residents of a squatter camp during his 1990 tour of South Africa’s townships.

Nelson Mandela and his then-wife, Winnie, raise their fists to a cheering crowd after Mandela’s 1990 release from Victor Verster Prison.

Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in 2008.

Nelson and Winnie Mandela in a photo taken during their 1957 wedding. 

Eight men, including Nelson Mandela, being carted away in June 1964 after being sentenced to life in prison.

Barack Obama’s visit with Nelson Mandela in 2005 during his term in the Illinois Senate. 

Nelson Mandela casting his vote in South Africa’s 1994 election.

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