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Written across ANC colours of gold, green and black: "Condemn meIt does not matter History will absolve me" 31/100 and artist’s signature written in pencil

Oil painting of Mr Mandela wearing a robe with the South African flag, shaped with the crowd cheering, the Union Buildings in the background and the peace dove flying

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Pencil drawing of Mandela by Stanley M Kagika

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Pencil portrait of Mr. Mandela standing next to a bell with inscription about liberty by Johan van Niekerk.

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Mandela standing next to a bell with inscription about liberty by Johan van Niekerk

Portrait of Nelson Mandela, the great freedom fighter of South Africa

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Wall hanging carpet with Mandela's portrait

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Nelson Mandela mural unveiled in Montreal

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2020-11-16

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A mural commemorating Nelson Mandela's visit to Montreal 30 years ago was unveiled in the city's Sud-Ouest borough. It was painted at the Union United Church on Delisle street one of the oldest Black congregations in Canada and the place where Mandela spoke on this trip to the city in 1990.

Egalite, Franco

Song 'Madibaland' decicated to Nelson Mandela by Ampie du Preez

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November 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

King Charles composed the song 'Lov Madiba' featuring vocalist Katie Melua and Shingai Shonowai

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26 June 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba: a special birthday song was broadcast on all Primedia radio stations countrywide and close to 12 million school children participated

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18 July 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Triology: a production from Michael Williams with 3 different composers; the Cape Town Opera's Voice of the Nation Ensemble, several dance companies and the KZN Philharmonic opened in Durban in July 2011 at the start of a national and international tour

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30 July 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Mandela Triology is a new version of an original opera developend and devised by Cape Town Opera for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Mandela Suite' is composed by the Irish musician John Hughes

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28 March 2011

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It included full orchestra and choir whilst the lyrics are written in the 11 official languages of South Africa. The words of Mr Mandela's short speech of 2001 to musicians have been used in the lyrics.

Tribute Concerts to Nelson Mandela: The inaugural Tribute concert was held in Cape Town in June and the second concert was held in Johannesburg on 31 July

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June and July 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

African Songbook: A musical Tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela

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17 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Performed by Cape Town Opera in association with Artscape and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

Hope in Action concert by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday

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21 July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Song 'Mandela' by Gail Thompson and the Jazz Arica All Nations Big Band

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5 February 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ronnie's songs for the Famous and Audio Cst

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30 March 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Song Nelson Mandela by Ronnie Hughes

Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert, Wembley Stadium, London

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11 June 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on the 11th of June 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London, and broadcast to over 60 countries and an audience of 600 million.

Tracy Chapman recorded the song "Freedom Now", released on her album Crossroads, dedicated to Mandela at the 1988 70th Birthday Concert in London

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1988

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Whitney Houston performed at the 1988 70th Birthday Concert in London and dedicated the gospel song "He I Believe" to Nelson Mandela

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate from the Istanbul Bilgi University

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7 May 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Star of Jerusalem bestowed by Yasser Arafat

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11 August 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela’s opening address of the 26th International Conference on Improving University Teaching; Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2001

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July 2001

Part of Speeches

26th International Conference on Improving University Teaching

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Freedom of the Metropolitan of Nelson Mandela Bay

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom of the City of Tshwane

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freedom of the City of Sheffield Metropolitan District

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13 February 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freeman of Kingston Upon Hull (usually referred to as Hull)

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6 October 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom of the City of Swellendam, South Africa

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Freedom of the City of Rio de Janeiro

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October 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freeman of the City of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in recognition of his services to the cause of freedom

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2 April 1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freedom of the City of Johannesburg conferred to Mr Mandela at a ceremony in Orlando, Soweto

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23 July 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom of the City of Boksburg

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26 June 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom of the City of Oxford

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11 July 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom of the City of Edinburgh

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27 October 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Burgess of the City of Dundee

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9 October 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Golden key in a velvet box from the City of Libreville

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Wooden Coat of Arms and official guide book from the City of Barrow-in-Furness

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Freedom of Entry to the City of Sydney

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8 January 1987

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Freedom of Entry to the City of Sydney, Australia

City of Sydney

Honorary Freedom of the City of Cape Town

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27 November 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Freedom of Cape Town, South Africa

City of Cape Town

Honorary Freedom or the City of London

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Banquet programme that conferred the Honorary Freedom of the City of London to Mr Mandela, UK

Corporation of London

Honorary Freedom of the Town of Umzimkulu

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10 May 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freeman of the Town of Umzimkulu conferred upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

Town of Umzimkulu

Honorary Freeman of the District of Midlothian, Scotland

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19 September 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the award of Honorary Freeman of the District of Midlothian, Scotland, upon Mr Mandela from the Midlothian District Council, UK

District Council of Midlothian

National Honours

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Civic Honours and related

Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF)

National Order in the Class of Grand Gordon from the Republic of Burundi, on the occassion of Fifty Years of Independence

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Companion of the Order of The Star of Ghana from the Government of Ghana

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July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congressional Gold Medal, presented in Congress by Bill Clinton to Mandela

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23 September 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This item includes the bronze medal that is a duplicate of the Nelson Mandela Congressional Gold Medal. It is a coin description.

Reverse
Features compass points and a decorative spindle in the upper center of the medal. Children linked together encircle the upper border.

Obverse
Features a portrait of Nelson Mandela.

Order of the Elephant bestowed by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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18 February 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Apart from the regalia worn by the Knight, a shield carrying the name of the Knight is also placed in the Knights' Hall of the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod

Battle of Adwa and the Victory of Adwa Centenary Medal with the Royal Riband from the Crown Council of Ethiopia

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Merit , Honorary Member of the Order: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, O.M. By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II.

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21 March 1995

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By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II

Jose Marti Medal, the highest order from Cuban President Fidel Castro

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26 July 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

When Nelson Mandela was released from prison, he made a point of visiting Cuba on July 26 for celebrations of the 38th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution

Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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14 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order for Peace and Friendship in the First Degree from the People’s Assembly of Mozambique, Resolution no. 5190, signed by President Marcelino Dos Santos and Chissano.

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

5190, signed by President Marcelino Dos Santos and Chissano

"Grand Cordon" decoration of 7 November awarded by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia

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Order of Lesotho- Knight Commander from the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Order of Lesotho -Knight Commander conferred upon Mr Mandela for meritorious service, Lesotho

A national honour from Libya

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Award from Gadaffi

Qaddafi

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Grand Croix de la Legion D'Honneur (Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour), France

French Republic

Order of the Lion from Malawi

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22 May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Order of the Lion of Malawi upon Mr Mandela by Dr. Bakili Muluzi, President of Malawi

Muluzi, Bakili Elson

House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania honoured Mr Mandela for his lifelong dedication to building a more equitable and united world, Resolution NO. 373

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13 June 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

373

Resolution of the City Council of Baltimore offering its sincerest congratulations to NR Mandela

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18 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

In recognition of 94 years of his words and wisdom. Continue to lead and be a conscience for all of us Happy Birthday.

The City Parliament of Montevideo honoured Mr Mandela by adding his name to the 'walk of fame' section in the pedestrian zone in the Old City. Mr. Mandela is the 5th foreigner to be bestowed this honour.A granite tile with his name underneath the image of the sun was unveiled on 26 October.

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12 October 2012

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Mr Mandela is the 5th foreigner to be bestowed this honour. A granite tile with his name underneath the image of the sun was unveiled on 26 October.

Royal Traditional Title of Okofo (Warrior) of the Asanteman Council to Mr Mandela by HE Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of Ghana during a visit to Johannesburg

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21 April 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal from Canada

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the development of Greater Johannesburg by the Mayor of the city

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Golden Medal of the City of Amsterdam "Amsterdam honours President Nelson Mandela- freedom fighter and statesman"

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11 March 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Proclomation from King County that 8-10 December 1999 are "Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Days"

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8 December 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Thank you Madiba Award presented by the people of Ixopo

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Senate Medallion presented by the Senate of France

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16 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Portrait of Mr. Mandela, pencil on paper, by David Price.

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30 May 1995

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Mandela on the occassion of his first vist to Tanzania as South African President

United Nations Emblem presented by the State of Kuwait on the occasion of the UN's 50th anniversary

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1995

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Resolution of the City Council of Chicago paying tribute to Nelson Mandela for his contributions to Freedom and Racial Harmony

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14 July 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Flag of the State of Texas with an certificate was awarded to President Mandela

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27 April 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honour of Merit Award of the City of Vitoria

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3 August 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela as the universal symbol of the fight for redemption, peace and justice among peoples from the City of Sao Paulo

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1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate from the City Hall of the City of Sao Bernando do Campo commemorating Black Community Day

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12 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate paying Tribute to Nelson and Winnie Mandela on the occasion of their visit and welcoming them to the State of Michigan from the Senate of the State of Michigan

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7 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus citation in recognition of Mandela’s struggle against Apartheid

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24 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela resolution: A liberal democrat has asked Congress to proclaim Nelson Mandela, the jailed leader of the ANC and his wife Winnie, honorary United States citizens

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25 April 1983

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mr Croket was supported by 12 of his House of Representative colleagues when he introduced his joint resolutions

Award presented to Mr Mandela from the Council of Arab Ambassadors in South Africa

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Heraldic shield with the Coat of Arms of Bermuda

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Wooden shield bearing Coat of Arms of the City of Hartswater

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President's Appreciation Award from Lions Club

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

President's Appreciation Award presented to Mr Mandela from the Lions Club

International Association of Lions Clubs

Appreciation from the Council of Arab Ambassadors in the Republic of South Africa

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29 March 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela from the The Council of Arab Ambassadors Republic of South Africa

Arab Ambassadors in Republic of South Africa

Appreciation from the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit

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20 June 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his valuable support during the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit, Special Olympics Committee, USA

Special Olympics Committee

Honorary Guardian of Mandela Peace Pelgrim from the World Peace White Buffalo Foundation

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award stating Foundation's appreciation for Mr Mandela's participation in the Adopt-a-Buffalo Program and granting him Honorary Guardian Status of Mandela Peace Pilgrim, Flagstaff, USA

World Peace White Buffalo Foundation

Manifesto from the Lance Armstrong Foundation Livestrong

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award thanking Mr Mandela for the lessons he has taught and the timeless example he has set from the Lance Armstrong Foundation in Austen, USA

Lance Armstrong Foundation Livestrong

Brotherhood of Venoge Champange 1837 medal

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

from Venoge Champagne, France

Venoge Champagne

Gratitute from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

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24 April 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque thanking Mr Mandela on the occasion of the African Unity Athletics Meeting in South Africa from IAAF, Monaco

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

Acknowledgement of support received from President Nelson Mandela from the Viva Trust

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20 August 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award acknowledging Mr Mandela's support and helping those who are disabled and disadvantaged in South Africa

Viva Trust

Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church

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16 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina" presented the Faithful Leadership Merit Award to State President Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina

Scroll of Honour from KWV