They’ve all left a mark on this planet, inspired us, and changed the world for the better (or worse). Some are not here with us, and some are still thriving. We had always wondered how they looked when they were younger. Curiosity caught the attention of many as it caught mine to find the faces of these historical figures as children. It baffles the mind how as young children or youth, they had no idea they would change the world the way they have. Whether they discovered the formula that allowed us to find a cure to an illness or invented the vehicle that got the first man on the moon, these historical figures have a place in human history and the evolution of humankind, and we salute them for their efforts. Now let’s meet their younger selves.
The Grandfather Of African Liberation
Young Nelson Mandela never thought that his peaceful ways would end the South African apartheid. He had no idea at that time that he would spend some years in prison before becoming the president of South Africa and the grandfather of African liberation.
As a youth, Mandela was a Rolihlahla which means in Xhosa “troublemaker,” so there were signs of his rebellious spirit early on. In his teenage years, he moved to Johannesburg, where later he became involved with a realtor and ANC activist Walter Sisulu, and that is how he got introduced to the right people and helped him succeed in his endeavors.