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South african democracy did not descend into a cult of personality or dynasty. he was in this sense south africa's george washington. as much as one man can shape a country's future, nelson mandela did it for south africa, and in doing so, he also shaped the conscience of the entire world. let's get started. let's go live to johannesburg. we're joined from outside mandela's home in johannesburg. robin, there's a lot of talk about prayer and reflection. today is the day of prayer and reflection, lots of religious ceremonies planned. what i was wondering, i wanted to ask you was mandela is man...

That nelson mandela set. >> throughout the hour tonight and in our 10:00 hour tonight we'll talk to people that follow his journey and some who were privileged enough to share it. >> reporter: nelson mandela struggled for freedom, defined his life. he was born in the remote hills of south africa's eastern cape. he was given the name that meant troublemaker. he was only given the name nelson by a schoolteacher later on. after moving to johannesburg and studying law, mandela's trouble making politics began and as a boxer he became adapt to picking fights and sparring with authorities that increa...

Because our competency-based curriculum gives you skills you can apply immediately, to move your career forward. to your point "c." capella university. start your journey at capella.edu. tonight the flags of the white house are at half staff. mandela earned the respect of countless other leadings including presidents past and present. take a look. >> i have just hung up talking to nelson mandela. i reached him, i believe, it was at the home of bishop tutu and i told him that all americans were delighted after these many years in jail that he is released, that we were rejoicing at his release...

Done it without each other. mandela in conversations with me for "a long walk to freedom" did feel betrayed during the creation of the constitution and that famous scene when they were writing the constitution he chewed out declerk. >> and declerk knows that. he said we have our spots. we'll take a break quick. robin, christiane, rick, donna, stay with us. tweet about your thoughts on mandela and his massing and legacy. use hash tag ac 36 0. charty and friendship. i'll speak with mandela's group that became friends. i'll share his memories next. ♪

A leader has to lead. >> reporter: a minister at the time and the eventual president, he remembers the encounter with the man he first considered a terrorist. >> my very first meeting with him, i didn't know what to expect and there he was standing straight up, tamer than i expected, being courteous, being of usually a man of integrity. >> reporter: in his own act of political bravery, they released mandela in 19 90. in the next four years, mandela spearheaded contusion and democracy and before south africans voted in the first democratic election, they renounced violence and their struggle. i...