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 [Nelson Mandela visits Madison Park High School] Original Airdate: 6/25/1990 Length: 00:03:19 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Meg Vaillancourt reports on black South African leader Nelson Mandela's visit to Madison Park High School. Vaillancourt reports that a large crowd waited in the hot gymnasium for Mandela to arrive. She adds that Madison Park High School was one of many stops on Mandela's itinerary during his visit to Boston. Vaillancourt's report includes footage of the crowd in the gymnasium and footage of a musical group performing traditional African music. Vaillancourt reports that the crowd erupted in ecstatic cheers when Mandela arrived. Vaillancourt's report also includes footage of Mandela's arrival at the high school. Members of the crowd are on their feet as they cheer. Mandela talks about the importance of education to today's youth. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela also spoke of the struggle against apartheid and the importance of sanctions. Vaillancourt notes that many people in the crowd consider Mandela to be a hero. Vaillancourt's report includes shots of Mandela with Winnie Mandela (wife of Nelson Mandela) and his entourage on stage at the high school. Contributor : Reporter Meg Vaillancourt
Subject : Keywords Apartheid Madison Park High School Subject : Personal Names Bolling, Bruce Elisa, Louis Hicks, Shirley Owens Mandela, Nelson Mandela, Winnie Rushing, Byron Vaillancourt, Meg Vilakazi, Themba Yancey, Charles Subject : Geographic Locations South Africa Type : Genre News - Television |
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