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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.

Dec 9, 2013
02:31

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 9, 2013

The U.S. Treasury sold off the last of its General Motors shares at a loss to taxpayers of $10 billion; and, 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.

Dec 9, 2013
20:34

"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Nelson Mandela

"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about President Obama's trip to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's memorial service.

Dec 9, 2013
04:53

During a visit to the South African embassy, Vice President Joe Biden called the late leader "the most remarkable man I met in my whole career."

Dec 9, 2013
02:50

As dignitaries and politicians from across the globe converge on South Africa to mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela, his family has put aside their differences in a show of solidarity

As dignitaries and politicians from across the globe converge on South Africa to mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela, his family has put aside their differences in a show of solidarity. Debora Patta reports.

Dec 9, 2013
01:00

President Obama will depart for South Africa to attend a memorial service for Nelson Mandela

President Obama will depart for South Africa to attend a memorial service for Nelson Mandela, and three former U.S. presidents also plan to be there. Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

Dec 9, 2013
02:19

A CBS News crew witnessed South African police gunning down children in a 1985 report from South Africa

Warning: graphic video. A CBS News crew witnessed South African police gunning down children in a 1985 report from South Africa. The report sparked international condemnation against the apartheid regime and heightened sanctions against the South African government. The members of the CBS News crew recall the story that revealed the brutality of apartheid and caused them to be kicked out of the country.

Dec 8, 2013
04:10

Full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 8, 2013

A wintry storm heads for the Northeast and is expected to cause a messy commute to start the work week for much of the I-95 corridor; and, A CBS News crew witnessed South African police gunning down children in a 1985 report from South Africa. The report sparked international condemnation against the apartheid regime and heightened sanctions against the South African government.

Dec 8, 2013
20:22

With hymns and eulogies, South Africans are remembering the life and legacy of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela with a day devoted to worship and reflection

With hymns and eulogies, South Africans are remembering the life and legacy of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela with a day devoted to worship and reflection. Mark Phillips reports.

Dec 8, 2013
02:30

Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou penned a poem to honor the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela

Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou penned a poem to honor the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela.

Dec 8, 2013
01:24

Martha Teichner looks back at the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid fighter who passed away at the age of 95

There aren't that many people of whom it can be said "he changed the world," but Nelson Mandela was one of them. Martha Teichner looks back at the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid fighter who passed away this week at the age of 95.

Dec 8, 2013
10:58

Gayle King, Rick Stengel, Michele Norris, Lorraine Miller, and Gwen Ifill on Nelson Mandela the man and Nelson Mandela the politician

Gayle King, Rick Stengel, Michele Norris, Lorraine Miller, and Gwen Ifill reflect on Nelson Mandela the man and Nelson Mandela the politician.

Dec 8, 2013
15:02

Miss the second half of the show? A look at Nelson Mandela's legacy and and more

Miss the second half of the show? A look at Nelson Mandela's legacy, the latest in politics, and more.

Dec 8, 2013
23:09

Bob Schieffer, Colin Powell and John Lewis on what the anti-apartheid fighter and South African president taught the world

Bob Schieffer, Colin Powell and Rep. John Lewis on what the anti-apartheid fighter and South African president taught the world.

Dec 8, 2013
02:07

Open: This is Face the Nation, December 8

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Dec 8, 2013
00:35

James Baker, who was chief of staff to former President Ronald Reagan, recalls meeting Nelson Mandela shortly after he left prison

James Baker, who was chief of staff to former President Ronald Reagan, says Nelson Mandela "had an enduring and endearing presence of dignity that I don't think I've ever seen on any other person."

Dec 8, 2013
05:22

Randall Robinson, an anti-apartheid activist, was arrested during a sit-in six years before Nelson Mandela was released from prison

Randall Robinson, an anti-apartheid activist who founded an organization called TransAfrica, recalls when he was arrested during a sit-in six years before Nelson Mandela was released from prison.

Dec 8, 2013
04:54

Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou offers her take on the life and legacy of South Africa's first black president

Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou offers her take on the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president who passed away on Thursday.

Dec 8, 2013
07:37

South Africans held a national day of prayer and reflection after their former president Nelson Mandela passed away

CBS News' Debora Patta reports from South Africa on the reaction to the passing of Nelson Mandela, that country's first black president who played a pivotal role in ending apartheid.

Dec 8, 2013
02:18

Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla and MK veterans paid tribute to the South African president at his Houghton home where he died

Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla and MK veterans, the former military wing of the African National Congress, paid tribute to the South African president and anti-apartheid icon on Sunday at his Houghton home where he died.

Dec 8, 2013
01:56

Charles Osgood looks at some others from the past century who stand alongside Nelson Mandela in the eyes of history

Nelson Mandela was included in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential figures of the 20th century. Charles Osgood looks at some others from the past century who stand alongside Mandela in the eyes of history.

Dec 8, 2013
02:21

South Africa celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela

In cities and communities across South Africa, there are expressions of mourning and remembrance for the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela

Dec 7, 2013
02:36

Nelson Mandela's family say their final goodbyes

Nelson Mandela's family was summoned to his home by his widow, Graca Machel, when it appeared he was fading fast

Dec 7, 2013
01:39

Full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 7, 2013

A large winter storm bringing crippling ice, snow, and well-below average temperatures is stretching from Texas to the East Coast, stranding air travelers, and making roads dangerous.; and, in cities and communities across South Africa, there are expressions of mourning and remembrance for the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Dec 7, 2013
20:16

South African journalist remembers Mandela's life

Tim Modise, a South African journalist who interviewed Nelson Mandela several times during his career, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Mandela's legacy

Dec 7, 2013
02:48

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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

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