Obama: Mandela's legacy is an example to the world

Name: Obama: Mandela's legacy is an example to the world
Uploaded: 2013-12-06T01:19:46Z
Duration: P311S
Description: Reacting to the death of Nelson Mandela, President Barack Obama said he was inspired by the writings and "fierce dignity" of the iconic South African leader. Obama encouraged others to follow the example of the man who "bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice" in his journey from prisoner to president.

Clip: 12/05/2013 | 5m 11s

Reacting to the death of Nelson Mandela, President Barack Obama said he was inspired by the writings and "fierce dignity" of the iconic South African leader. Obama encouraged others to follow the example of the man who "bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice" in his journey from prisoner to president.

Aired: 12/05/13

Rating: NR

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Obama: Mandela's legacy is an example to the world

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