Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections

Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat. In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate Gen. Thomas…

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