Annotated Bibliography

Jane Colt
Biography of Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela Foundation. 07 January 2015. Web.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation infers in their article Biography of Nelson Mandela
that Nelson Mandela led South Africa during a crucial time of need. In the article, you find
information from many years of his life. In order to take you on a journey through his life they
start at the beginning and continue to 2013, when he was sadly died. For example, He died at
his home in Johannesburg on December 5th, 2013(Nelson Mandela Foundation). This evidence
tells just some of the detail of his life included in the article.

DuBois Barnett, Amy. Lessons Nelson Mandela Taught Us. Ebsco Host. 29 Oct. 2014.
Amy DuBois Barnett, in the article Lessons Nelson Mandela Taught Us informs that
there are many lessons Mandela taught us that we take for granted. DuBois Barnett, in her article
shows many lessons that Mandela taught us and how he taught us these lessons through his life.
In order to tell how many lessons he has taught us and how we use the everyday. For example,
We all possess a moral compass and an ability to evaluate right and wrong. (Barnett). This
evidence suggests that Nelson Mandela ad many inspirational quotes that taught us a lot through
life.

Documentary Nelson Mandela the fight for freedom. Discovery Channel. 7 January 2015.
Web.

Discovery Channel in their documentary, Documentary Nelson Mandela the fight for
freedom it advocates that Nelson Mandela worked hard to fight for freedom not only for
himself but for his people. In the documentary it talks about the difficulties Mandela had to face.
For example, the documentary states that, Mandela had an 8ft by 7ft room in which he slept in
the floor and had a bucket for a toilet(Discovery Channel). This evidence show the horrible
fight he had to go through to get to the abolition of apartheid.

Mandela, Nelson. Congratulatory message by Nelson Mandela to President Obama. Mandela

Speeches. 07 January 2015. Web.
Nelson Mandela spoke in his Congratulatory message by Nelson Mandela to President
Obama in 2009. He speaks that the expectations are high and he wishes him and his family
well. Although the information was good and accurate, I did not find it useful for my project.

Mandela, Nelson. Message by Nelson Mandela on World AIDS Day. Nelson Mandela
Speeches. 07 January 2015. Web.
Nelson Mandela talks in a press release called Message by Nelson Mandela on World
AIDS Day. Mandela was a great advocate for AIDS and was very influential in treatments. He
speaks about how far we had come to the date of the speech in 2006. Although it did provide
good information on the causes Mandela supports, I did not find it useful for my project and have
not used it.

Mandela, Nelson. "Nelson Mandela: inauguration speech (1994)." World History: The Modern
Era. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web.

12 Nov. 2014

Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech states Mandelas plan of action for his
presidency. In his speech, he uses inspirational quotes and motivation. In order to show his plan
of action, he persuades all people the in the status quo there is a problem then addresses how to
fix it. For example, Mandela states that Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let
there be work, bread, water, and salt for all (Mandela). This evidence suggests that he want
peace and justice which we dont currently have.

Mandela, Nelson. Nelson Mandelas speech upon release. Ebsco Host. History Reference
Center. 1990. October 13, 2014
Nelson Mandela in his Speech upon Release explains what is next for the country and
personal opinions. Mandela in his speech discusses solutions for the problems and motivation.
For example Mandela states that Our march toward freedom is irreversible. We must not allow
fear to stand in our way. (Mandela). This evidence suggests that he will do anything to
accomplish his hopes.

"Nelson Mandela." World Geography: Understanding a Changing World. ABC-

CLIO, 2014.

Web. 13 Oct. 2014.

World Geography, in the article Nelson Mandela suggests that Nelson Mandela is a
great man who deserves much recognition. In the passage World Geography wrote on October

13, 2014, it tells Mandelas story. In order to inform the audience of Mandelas background
information the author starts at his birth and continues to his death. For example, the article
describes his time in prison. He states the Mandela was in political imprisonment for 27 years.
(ABC-CLIO) This evidence suggests that Political imprisonment was long and hard.

"Nelson Mandela." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 29 Oct. 2014
World History, in the article Nelson Mandela states that Mandela was a good man with
many achievements in his lifetime, even though he had many obstacles in his way. World History
in their article explains Mandelas achievements. In order to explain Mandelas achievements the
author must include background stories of how he got to his achievements. For example, the
author says that Mandela was on track to become chief of his tribe but after his father died, he
was sent to Methodist boarding school. (ABC-CLIO). This evidence suggests that Mandela had
good things coming to him but he decided to fight for his rights.

Nelson Mandela 1918-2013. BBC (British Broadcasting Company). 07 January 2015. Web.
The British Broadcasting Company states in their article titled, Nelson Mandela 19182013 that Nelson Mandela was a very busy man that was involved in many things. The article
advocates Mandelas involvement in many things. For example, Mandela became one of the
ANCs deputy presidents in 1952 (BBC). This evidence suggests that Mandela had a very busy
life trying to impact equality in Africa.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. ANC Website. 07 January 2015. Web

ANC website wrote an article titled, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela which opinionates that
Mandela was an exceptional man who fought hard for his cause. The ANC in their article,
explains how exceptional Mandela actually was. For example, the article states that, He led the
fight against apartheid with extraordinary vigor and resilience after spending nearly three
decades of his life behind bars(ANC). This evidence suggests that even though Mandela had to
go through so many struggles, he made something really great out of it.

Nelson Mandela: Champion of freedom. 2009. History channel. 17 November 2014.

The History Channel in the article Nelson Mandela: Champion of Freedom informs
that Nelson Mandela not only changed his country but touched the whole world also. In the
article, the author tells information about Mandela in pictures and videos. In order to show the
pictures and videos the author has a good narration to explain the details of the pictures and
videos. For example the author states that Mandela was released from jail on February 11,
1990 (History Channel). This evidence along with the video of his release illustrates the mood
of the surroundings as he was being released.

Nelson Mandela Gathers Support to Abolish Apartheid. 2014. The History Channel website.
Nov 16 2014.
Nelson Mandela is his speech, Nelson Mandela gathers support to Abolish Apartheid
states that the people of South Africa need to stand together to abolish apartheid. Mandela in his

article states that we need to work together. In order to work together, we must get to know each
other better. For example he states that, No one party over another. We need a common victory.
If we all work together we will get this done faster (Mandela). This evidence suggests that we
need to work together as equals to get this done quickly.

Nelson Mandela inaugurated. 2014. The History Channel website. Nov 16 20.
The History Channel, in the article Nelson Mandela Inaugurated opinionates that
Mandela was not given fair treatment in court and prison. In the article by the History channel, it
goes into detail about his actual prison life. In order to illustrate his prison life the author
includes details form Mandela himself. For example, the author states that He was confined to a
small cell without a bed or plumbing and was forced to do hard labor in a quarry (History
Channel). This evidence suggests that Mandela had a terrible life in prison with hard work.

Pruitt, Sarah. Remembering Nelson Mandela. 5 December 2013. History Channel. 16

November 2014.
Sarah Pruitt, in the article Remembering Nelson Mandela excites the audience by
telling his life in order and explaining in detail his life in jail. In her article she explains the
treacherous journey Nelson had to go through while in jail. In order to illustrate the image of him
in jail the author provides good imagery. For example, she states that In 1982, Mandela was
moved to Pollsmoor Prison on the mainland; six years later, he was placed under house arrest at
a minimum-security facility (Pruitt). This evidence tells just a little bit of his prison life.