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President Lech Walesa And President Nelson Mandela: 2014 Recipients, Ariel Guggisberg
President Lech Walesa And President Nelson Mandela: 2014 Recipients, Ariel Guggisberg
Freedom Center Journal
The activist and former Polish President Lech Walesa and civil rights activist and former South African President Nelson Mandela were chosen by the Freedom Center to receive the 2014 International Freedom Conductors Award. These two revolutionaries undoubtedly meet the criteria of "reflect[ing] the spirit and courageous actions of conductors on the historic Underground Railroad." Both recipients of the award have spear headed efforts to effect positive social change and dedicated much of their lives to the fight for freedom, and "exemplify the values of freedom and human rights worldwide.'