Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela salute the crowd outside Victor Verster prison after Nelson is released after 27 years in prison on 11 February, 1990.
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Nelson Mandela released from prison, 11 February, 1990
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South African History Online. (2013, April 18). Nelson Mandela released from prison, 11 February, 1990. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0095480
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