Nelson Mandela is elected president of South Africa, the country's first Black president. During his inaugural address, Mandela promises continued progress for the country. "Never, never ...

Nelson Mandela is elected president of South Africa ... Walter Dhladhla/AFP / Getty Images During his inaugural address, Mandela promises continued progress for the country.

Nelson Mandela takes the oath during his presidential inauguration on May 10, 1994, in Pretoria. He is South Africa's first Black president. During his inaugural address, Mandela promises ...

Nelson Mandela takes the oath during his presidential inauguration on May 10, 1994, in Pretoria. He is South Africa's first Black president. During his inaugural address, Mandela promises continued ...

Former South African President Nelson Mandela actively protested apartheid for most of his life, and he is known for being one of the world's most famous political prisoners. His anti-apartheid ...