Community of Stockton, AL shared their photo. These Stockton children knew how to have a good time. Tomorrow (Aug 6) at 10:30 there is a free program for children at the Stockton Heritage Museum on games and play of yesterday.
A leader of his people. Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the pro-apartheid government.After he left prison, he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. leader of his people. Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the pro-apartheid government.
A freed Nelson Mandela on Feb. 11, 1990. Photo by Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty Images. In all, Mandela spent 27 years in jail. When he was freed in 1990 at age 71, the extended separation from his family proved too much to repair. He separated from his wife Winnie, and later, when she was convicted on charges of kidnapping and accessory to assault, they divorced.