1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	What did Nelson Mandela do? Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. He was imprisoned in 1964 for his campaign against apartheid, which kept whites and blacks separate, and was only released in 1990.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: 20th-century Achievements