July 18th would have been Nelson Mandela’s 97th birthday. Mandela stood for many things, and was dedicated to making change for the better, all across the world. He believed every person (and child!) could make a difference. Learn more about Mandela Day here:http://www.mandeladay.com/
And learn more about the man here: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/nelson-mandela-1918-2013/97361