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The body of Nelson Mandela will lie in state for the third and final day Friday
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For the second day, the body of Nelson Mandela lay in state with an estimated 20,000 people trying to get a glimpse of the icon's casket
Thousands filed past the casket of Nelson Mandela to pay their respects to the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon
Thousands filed past the casket of Nelson Mandela to pay their respects to the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon. Mandela will lie in state for two more days before being flown to his ancestral village for the final funeral service. Bill Whitaker reports.
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Vice President Biden recounts the story of a congressional delegation to South Africa during the era of apartheid
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Vice President Biden eulogizes former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week
Vice President Biden eulogizes former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week, lauding his choice to forgive and seek reconciliation after his imprisonment, rather than seeking vengeance.
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The country's leading organization for the deaf is accusing the interpreter of being a fake
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela featured a sign language interpreter. Now, the country's leading organization for the deaf is accusing the interpreter of being a fake. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Procession brought Nelson Mandela's casket to Pretoria for his family, tribal elders and the people of South Africa to pay their respects
A procession brought Nelson Mandela's casket to Pretoria for his family, tribal elders and the people of South Africa to pay their respects. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.
Thousands of South Africans danced and sang in the rain-soaked soccer stadium to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela and pay tribute to the man who was considered the "people's president"
Thousands of South Africans danced and sang in the rain-soaked soccer stadium to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela and pay tribute to the man who was considered the "people's president." Mark Phillips reports.
More than 90 world leaders were among those who attended a massive memorial service in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela
More than 90 world leaders were among those who attended a massive memorial service in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela. President Obama's passionate and personal speech drew loud cheers from the crowd of mourners. Bill Whitaker reports.
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More than 90 world leaders were among those who attended a massive memorial service in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela; and, thousands of South Africans danced and sang in the rain-soaked soccer stadium to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela and pay tribute to the man who was considered the "people's president."
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says the president's handshake with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela offered "a propaganda coup for the tyrant."
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Jerry Inzerillo, president of IMG Artists, and friend of Nelson Mandela for more than 20 years, remembers the former South African leader from the memorial
Jerry Inzerillo, president of IMG Artists, and friend of Nelson Mandela for more than 20 years, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts from the memorial for the former South African president.
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto
President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto. Obama remembered the former South African president as a pioneer against racism, and an instrument of positive change.
Former New York Times executive editor Bill Keller and USA Today reporter Melanie Eversley discuss the message of Nelson Mandela
Former New York Times executive editor Bill Keller and USA Today reporter Melanie Eversley join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the message of Nelson Mandela in his home country and around the world, as well as how they personally were inspired by the icon.
Former Time magazine editor and author of "Mandela's Way" Richard Stengel joins the co-hosts to discuss the memorial service and Mandela's legacy
Former Time magazine editor and author of "Mandela's Way" Richard Stengel joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the memorial service and Mandela's legacy.
As Nelson Mandela's memorial service is broadcasted around the world, thousands have gathered in South Africa to watch at public gatherings
As Nelson Mandela's memorial service is broadcasted around the world, thousands have gathered in South Africa to watch at public gatherings. CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports from Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa.
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders, including President Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro, and the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from inside the memorial at FNB stadium in Soweto Township near Johannesburg.
Dignitaries and celebrities from around the globe and thousands of South Africans have gathered in Soweto for a massive memorial service honoring anti-apartheid icon and legendary humanitarian Nelson Mandela
Dignitaries and celebrities from around the globe and thousands of South Africans have gathered in Soweto for a massive memorial service honoring anti-apartheid icon and legendary humanitarian Nelson Mandela.
When Christo Brand became a guard at Robben Island, he was told he'd be guarding the worst of the worst
When Christo Brand became a guard at Robben Island, he was told he'd be guarding the worst of the worst. But he came to know Nelson Mandela as a kindly gentleman and the prison peacemaker. Bill Whitaker reports.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to South Africa Monday, alongside former President George W. Bush and his wife and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to South Africa Monday, alongside former President George W. Bush and his wife and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. As many as 100 world leaders are expected at the first event in a week-long commemoration of Nelson Mandela. Mark Phillips reports.
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