Nelson Mandela's speech I am Prepared To Die
This is a reading of part of Nelson Mandela's statement from the dock at the opening of his trial defence on 20 April 1964. It is not Mandela's voice as no recording was released at the time of the trial. In 1962 Nelson Mandela was was arrested by South African security police for his opposition to the white government and its apartheid policies. Further charges included sabotage, high treason and conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Extract from Nelson Mandela's "I am prepared to Die" speech.
Primary Title
- Nelson Mandela's speech
Secondary Title
- I am Prepared To Die
Date Broadcast
- 1964
Duration
- 20:10
Channel
- 1YA - National Programme
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Station
- 1YA
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- Extract from Nelson Mandela's "I am prepared to Die" speech.
Episode Description
- This is a reading of part of Nelson Mandela's statement from the dock at the opening of his trial defence on 20 April 1964. It is not Mandela's voice as no recording was released at the time of the trial. In 1962 Nelson Mandela was was arrested by South African security police for his opposition to the white government and its apartheid policies. Further charges included sabotage, high treason and conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
Genres
- Current affairs
- Politics
Contributors
- Nelson Mandela (Writer)
- Unidentified (Reader)