Parenting a Nation: Photo Gallery
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Parenting a Nation is an exhibition that celebrates the political and personal lives of Albertina and Walter Sisulu during the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Family correspondence to Walter Sisulu reveals the personal struggle of their 26 years of separation.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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The exhibition includes quotes from prominent activists who offer a personal account of the contribution of the Sisulus.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
![Parenting a Nation - letter to dad](/imager/files/63479/G5-Letter-to-Dad_c8aa542f2787f483056967fc60e98f70.jpg)
The exhibition showcases Walter Sisulu's personal correspondence during his 26 years in jail.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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Personal correspondence to Walter Sisulu during his time in jail was often censored by prison officials.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
![Pparenting a Nation - Nelson Mandela's desk diary](/imager/files/63483/G7-diary_c8aa542f2787f483056967fc60e98f70.jpg)
Nelson Mandela's desk diary, from the Nelson Mandela Foundation Archives, show Mr Mandela's record of Walter Sisulu's release.
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Political pamphlets and documents offer a snapshot of the Sisulus' contribution to the struggle.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
![Parenting a Nation - Albertina Sisulu and a baby](/imager/files/63464/G10-Albertibaby_c8aa542f2787f483056967fc60e98f70.jpg)
Albertina Sisulu was often called "Ma Sisulu", and this exhibition documents her rarely told political activities.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
![Parenting a Nation - Albertina Sisulu nurse](/imager/files/63463/G12-ward-text_c8aa542f2787f483056967fc60e98f70.jpg)
The exhibition's text was written by a team of Sisulu family members and the Nelson Mandela Foundation
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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Political correspondence shows Walter Sisulu's tireless dedication to the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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The exhibition tells the story of Walter and Albertina Sisulu’s political and personal lives through letters, photographs and beautifully worded text.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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The Walter and Albertina Sisulu exhibition in the foyer of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg.
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Mr Nelson Mandela and Ma Albertina Sisulu share a laugh.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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Mr Nelson Mandela at the opening of the Walter & Albertina Sisulu exhibition.
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![Albertina and Max Sisulu](/imager/files/62515/Albertina__Max_c8aa542f2787f483056967fc60e98f70.jpg)
Ma Albertina Sisulu with her son Max Sisulu.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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Ma Albertina Sisulu.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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Mr Nelson Mandela leaves the auditorium.
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