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The Nelson Mandela Speeches Database consists of interviews, speeches, addresses, messages, media releases, testimony, lectures, toasts, tributes, oaths and declarations made by the late Nelson Mandela. These encompass all of the roles that Mr Mandela filled both before and during his retirement.
Here is the transcript of Nelson Mandela's 'I am prepared to die' speech, which he gave from the dock during the Rivonia Trial, Pretoria Supreme Court, 20 April 1964. This transcript is as published on the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory website. (AAP) My Lord, I am the First Accused.
Feb 11, 2017 · Former President Nelson Mandela has made many memorable speeches over the years. This collection of speeches and messages ranges from the 1950s to 2010, starting with his address at the Annual Conference of the African National Congress Youth League in 1951.
Dec 6, 2013 · There are two speeches delivered by the late Nelson Mandela that changed the course of history and cemented his legacy as one of the most revered leaders of our time.
I Am Prepared to Die" was a three-hour speech given by Nelson Mandela on 20 April 1964 from the dock at the Rivonia Trial. The speech is so titled because it ended with the words "it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die".
Apr 20, 2011 · “I am prepared to die” April 20, 2011 – April 20, 2011 marks the 47th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s speech from the dock in the Rivonia Trial in which he said he was prepared to die for a democratic, non-racial South Africa.
Nobel Lecture. Nelson Mandela held his Nobel Lecture on 10 December 1993, in the Oslo City Hall, Norway. Acceptance and Nobel Lecture, 10 December 1993. Your Majesty the King, Your Royal Highness, Esteemed Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee,
Dec 5, 2013 · Major speeches and letters from the life and career of South Africa’s first black president, organized by date, topic and readers’ favorites.
Dec 5, 2023 · Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela delivers a policy statement in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 8, 1994. Mandela called on all South Africans to pledge themselves to peace.
May 10, 1994 · Presidential Inaugural Speech. delivered 10 May 1994, Pretoria, South Africa. [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio.] Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends:
