16 Moving Images From President Obama’s Visit To Nelson Mandela’s Jail Cell

[proverbialwisdom]

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Source: BuzzFeed Andrew Kaczyn, June 30 2013 @ 11:30am EDT

6. He left this note at the prison:

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Image by JASON REED / Reuters

On behalf of our family we’re deeply humbled to stand where men of such courage faced down injustice and refused to yield. The world is grateful for the heroes of Robben Island, who remind us that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human spirit.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
30 June 2013.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/16-moving-images-from-president-obamas-visit-to-the-prison-n

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Personally, I didn't care for what I've seen of this site, however, this is amazing. MUST SEE.

[Iliyah]

1. Thank you

and I agree, this site has ugly spots.

[freshwest]

2. Thanks, that is a truth written there.

[Skittles]

3. lovely

[Sand Wind]

4. Wonderful !

[pinto]

5. Hi proverbialwisdom,

Great photo essay. A lead LBN thread on Obama's visit was started earlier, though. This would be a good addition in that discussion.

It's here - http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014523304

Thanks.