Nelson Mandela, a world-wide symbol of resistance to racism and injustice during his 27 years in jail , became the iconic pathfinder who led South Africa from apartheid to an all-race democracy. He died Thursday at the age of 95. The Post presents a tribute to the great international hero who loved visiting New York City and its leaders.
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Mandela at the opening ceremony of the first annual Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan in 2002. Mandela with Robert De Niro, left, and Whoopi Goldberg.
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Mandela and Bill Clinton
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Mandela, right, with actor Robert De Niro
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Mandela and Kevin Spacey
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Mandela shakes hands with Robert De Niro and New York City Mayor Bloomberg, center.
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From left: Mayor Bloomberg, Mandela, De Niro, Hugh Grant and Whoopi Golderberg
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Mandela shakes hands with Hugh Grant in downtown Manhattan in 2002.
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Mandela stands behind Bloomberg with De Niro on on his left in 2002.
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Mandela, right, Mayor David Dinkins, left, and former President Bill Clinton, center, in 2002.
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Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, center, with Mandela in 2001.
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Mayor David Dinkins with Mandela in 1990.
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Mandela with Dinkins in 1991.
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From left: Mandela, Mayor Dinkins and Congressman Charlie Rangel in 1991.
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Bloomberg presents Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.
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