Nelson Mandela and America's presidents
Flags at the White House are flying at half-staff to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy. Throughout his life, Mandela earned the respect of countless leaders including U.S. presidents past and present.
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Charles Ogletree: We need to find a way to honor Mandela's legacy every single year
Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree knew Nelson Mandela and spoke to Anderson about his legacy. Ogletree says he expected Mandela to live forever "even when he was sick and it was clear he was going to die."
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Author of Mandela book: He was a pragmatic hardheaded politician
Former TIME Magazine editor Rick Stengel got to know Nelson Mandela as he wrote the book "Mandela's Way: Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage." Stengel talks about how Mandela's 27 years in prison helped transform him into the leader who helped heal South Africa. Stengel joins the AC360 conversation with Christiane Amanpour and Donna Brazille.
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Richard Branson: Mandela had a twinkle in his eye
Nelson Mandela helped Richard Branson start a humanitarian group. Branson talks to Anderson about how Mandela's ability to forgive helped heal the wounds of apartheid, avoid a civil war and make South Africa one of the great nations.
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