From the archives: Nelson Mandela's 1990 visit to America

In June 1990, months after being released from prison, Nelson Mandela toured the United States to raise money and political support for the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Here's CBS Evening News' coverage of his visit.
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Nelson Mandela was a miracle .Im glad Americans also idolized the man.❤❤❤❤❤

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A man of integrity

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The greatest icon in history

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Nelson Mandela Is Dearly Wonderful Running South Africa, And As He Share's ) '' SEEING LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL '' 💖

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This is supposed to have way more views than this.

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There will be.
Its been only a few hours.

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​@@raymondmainamugure204it's been 8 months

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It’s been over 30 years

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Ditto.

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Kahdafy Khomeini Castro and Arafat.. were they America's friends too ?????????

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But if he was so great why was he in jail for terrorism though. ( set up by the king of England) .....South Africa was ruled by the English........who are ruled by their king...