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Because Mr. Mandelas early opponents invested so many resources into distorting the true nature of his advocacy, the singular historic moment millions now celebrate could have been tragically lost to guerrilla decontextualization.

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Aberjhani
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: July 8
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