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Symbol of hope -- Country boy -- Rebel -- Freedom fighter -- Prisoner -- Free Mandela! -- World leader -- Goodbye, Madiba Summary: In 1918, a boy named Rolihlahla was born in the countryside of South Africa. This boy would grow up to fight against discrimination and his country's cruel system of apartheid. He would make many sacrifices. He would spend 27 years in prison for his beliefs. He would, however, go on to help end apartheid in South Africa and become president of his country. This is the story of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.