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Remembering Nelson Mandela

12/18/2013

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The September 11 attacks happened a little over two months before I had the honor to attend Nelson Mandela’s delivery of the Sadat Lecture for Peace at the University of Maryland College Park campus.  Everyone around me seemed to hang on to every word Mandela said as we all knew we were in the presence of greatness- sharing a historical moment.  Recently, I visited the South African embassy to pay respects to Nelson Mandela who died on December 5, 2013 in South Africa following a long illness. 

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South African Embassy - Washington, D.C.

This is the "Media Alert" posted to the original UMD "Newsdesk" site:

Nelson Mandela To Speak at University of Maryland

WHAT: On his first trip to the United States since the September 11 attacks, former South African president Nelson Mandela will deliver the annual SadatLecture for Peace, speaking to an estimated audience of 10 thousand at the University of Maryland. Because of space limitations and the wide interest in his remarks, attendance will be by invitation-only. Media reservations will be required. The event is sponsored by the University of Maryland Sadat Chair for Peace and Development. Mandela, 83, speaks with a special voice. "No other living political leader commands the respect throughout the world as Mandela," says Shibley Telhami, who holds the university's Sadat Chair. "His voice carries moral authority in almost all quarters, and in this time of national and international crisis all will be listening."

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All media must be in place by 6:30 p.m. Crews may begin setting up equipment at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Cole Student Activities Building, University of Maryland, College Park.

Entire Video of Mandela's lecture

University of Maryland shares photos on Facebook here.

19 Comments
kungphoo link
12/18/2013 10:12:47 pm

Wow, to have the privilege to attend something that this man has been to and given.. simply amazing..

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:11:49 pm

Thanks for your comment Rob! It was indeed amazing!

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David link
12/19/2013 01:33:31 am

Nelson was an incredible man and an example we should all try to model our lives after!

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:12:16 pm

Thanks for your post David! I completely agree!

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Meli Horowitz link
12/19/2013 03:31:28 am

My sister and her husband recently returned from visiting South Africa and visited the jail and Soweto prior to Mr. Mandela's death.

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:13:06 pm

Thanks for sharing Meli! I bet that was an intense experience!

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Veronica link
12/19/2013 04:58:05 am

That is so awesome to be in the presence of such greatness. What a historical moment that you got the chance to be a part of. He was a great man and his legacy will live on. Thanks for this article today AND WELCOME BACK! I MISSED YOU! :-)

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:14:03 pm

Thanks for your post Veronica! Nice to be back too! A true historical moment that I will never forget!

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Jim Striegel
12/19/2013 11:05:33 am

How amazing for you to able to attend an event such as this.

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:14:30 pm

Thanks for your comment Jim!

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Marjory Johnson
12/19/2013 11:06:26 am

What a fantastic opportunity you had and were able to be a part of!

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:15:01 pm

Thanks for your comment Marjory! It was an honor!

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Brad Lynch link
12/19/2013 11:07:54 am

I so admire him and his ability to overcome so many situations and still be such an amazing person.

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:15:53 pm

Thanks for your comment Brad! Mandela overcame so much and will forever be remembered.

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Ruth Shapovalov link
12/19/2013 11:31:56 am

What an amazing opportunity for you - to see this great man in person at such a time in history. It's a memory you'll always treasure. The man personifies forgiveness and grace.

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:16:48 pm

Thanks for comment Ruth. You said it beautifully! The timing of the event was just as monumental too!

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Jennifer Clay link
12/19/2013 09:52:39 pm

He sounds like he was a great man.

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Yvonne Brown
12/19/2013 10:17:27 pm

Thanks for your post Jennifer! Mandela left a monumental legacy.

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Vicki Bezio
12/20/2013 11:21:31 am

What a great story! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

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