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>> archbishop desmond tutu was one of our nation's finest patriots. he was a man of unwavering courage, of principle conviction, and whose life was spent in the service of others. he, in many ways, embodied the essence of our humanity. >> reporter: now, tutu made his name during the dark days of apartheid. using his position in the church and underpinned by his faith, he was deeply involved in politics, though never a politician. he would be there, physically, leading marches against the apartheid regime in the mid-'80s as nelson mandela and other members of the now-ruling anc were either in p...