Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
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Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
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Among the most notable events on May 10: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa (1994). View all events →
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