Nelson Mandela was one of history's most well-known political activists. He helped end the oppressive apartheid system in South Africa, led the country through its transition, and much more. On May 3, 2018, the United Nations' Geneva office issued a stamp in honor of Mandela's 100th birthday. The design features an illustration by Martin Mörck and a Mandela quote in French that (when translated) reads "It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build."
Nelson Mandela was one of history's most well-known political activists. He helped end the oppressive apartheid system in South Africa, led the country through its transition, and much more. On May 3, 2018, the United Nations' Geneva office issued a stamp in honor of Mandela's 100th birthday. The design features an illustration by Martin Mörck and a Mandela quote in French that (when translated) reads "It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build."