Remembering Greatness: Happy Birthday

South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress ANC member Nelson Mandela R shaking hands with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the steps of No 10 Downing St

Remembering Greatness: Happy Birthday, Madiba

Music: Stevie Wonder " I Just Called To Say I Love You"

In 1985, Stevie Wonder won the Oscar for his song "I Just Called To Say I Love You" and dedicated it to Nelson Mandela.

Remembering "Madiba“

Nelson Mandela raises a clenched fist to supporters in

Mmabatho, South Africa, upon his arrival for his first election rally, March 15, 1994.

The anti-apartheid fighter who spent 27 years as a political prisoner before becoming his nation's first democratic leader - and first black president - died at home in Johannesburg on Thursday, December 5, 2013 He was 95.

South African President Jacob Zuma announced Mandela's death in an address to the nation, saying, "We've lost our

greatest son."

Mvezo While studying law as a young man, he became involved

in the movement against racial discrimination, forging key

relationships with black and white activists and in 1944 he joined

the African National Congress (ANC) and helped establish its

youth league, the ANCYL Mandela’s commitment to activism

intensified after the 1948 introduction of the apartheid. 

Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie, at their wedding in 1957 This copy was taken from the family album; the original was by Alf Khumalo.

A 1961 photo of Nelson Mandela, then 42 years old The son of a minor chieftain, Mandela took his degree in law at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa and embarked on a career as political activist.

Visit to London: Nelson Mandela visited the capital of the UK in 1962 to visit Oliver Tambo - a fellow anti-apartheid activist - visible in the background is the Big Ben clocktower and the Houses of Parliament

Eight men - among them anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress member Nelson Mandela - leave the Palace of Justice in Pretoria on June 16, 1964 with their fists raised in defiance through the barred windows of the prison car, after being sentenced to life imprisonment The eight men were accused of conspiracy, sabotage and treason.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, standing with her

grandson Ntsika, addresses a 70th birthday

commemoration for the jailed anti-apartheid leader

Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg July 18, 1988

African National Congress is "unbanned," February 2,

1990, during a demonstration of anti-Apartheid marchers in

Cape Town demanding the release of all political prisoners

in South Africa.

South African National Congress (ANC) President Nelson Mandela, center, and his then-wife, Winnie, raise their fists on Feb 11, 1990, in Paarl, South Africa, to salute cheering crowd upon Mandela's release from Victor Verster prison.

African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela waves after he and U.S President George Bush made remarks on the South Lawn of the White House June 25, 1990 - the support of the US public was key in securing his release

In this June 15, 1990 file photo, Pope John Paul II shakes hands with Nelson Mandela, deputy leader of African National Congress, during a private audience at the Vatican

South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela (R) shaking hands with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the steps of No 10 Downing Street in July 1990

Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrive at a

rally marking the end of the African National

Congress' first national congress inside South

Africa on July 7, 1991.

Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrive at a rally marking the end of the African National Congress' first national congress inside South Africa on July 7, 1991.

The future president along with Swedish Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson of Sweden in 1990.

Zinzi Mandela, left, and her father, South African National Congress President Nelson Mandela, smile on Oct 26, 1992, in Soweto, South Africa, after Zinzi married businessman Zweli Hlongwane

African National Congress President Nelson Mandela greets supporters behind the fence in a mining town of Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov 25, 1993 Mandela toured the area as part of his campaign for the April 27, 1994, election.

Norway, after being awarded jointly for their work to end apartheid peacefully De Klerk shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Mandela for their efforts in securing a peaceful transition from apartheid rule.

South Africa's President Nelson Mandela, left, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during his inauguration at the Union Building in Pretoria on May 10, 1994 Pictured on his left is his daughter Zinani.

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and President Nelson Mandela during the British monarch's state visit to South Africa in 1995, a year after Mandela took office in 1994

South African President President Nelson Mandela visits his former cell in notorious Robben Island prison off the coast of Cape Town, where he spent 19 of his 27 years in jail, on Feb

10, 1995.

South Africa won the final against New Zealand 15-12 after extra time Events leading up to the championship were depicted in Clint Eastwood's 2009 film, "Invictus," starring Matt Damon as Pienaar and Morgan Freeman as Mandela.

Pope John Paul II and South African President Nelson Mandela talk on Sept 16, 1995, at the presidential guest house in Pretoria The pontiff visited Cameroon, South Africa, and Nairobi for the conclusion of the Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops.

In this Aug 22, 1996 file photo, the Dalai Lama, left, walks hand-in-hand with South African President Nelson Mandela prior to an official reception at the presidential office in Cape Town, South Africa

Royal reception: In this July 9, 1996 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela stands with Queen Elizabeth II on his arrival at Buckingham Palace in London for a state banquet in his honor

South African president Nelson Mandela shares a joke with Prince Charles, his grandchildren and members of British pop group Spice Girls at his residence in Pretoria, 01 November

1997

South African President Nelson Mandela shares a joke with Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates after their meeting at Mandela's residence in Cape Town, in this file picture taken March 11, 1997

Two Icons: In this March 17, 1997 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela, left, shows the way to Britain's Princess Diana in Cape Town, South Africa, where they discussed the threat of AIDS in the country

South African President Nelson Mandela shows his degree

certificate to a large crowd at Harvard University in Boston after

receiving an honorary degree on Sept 18, 1998 Mandela is on

an official visit in North America and will go to the United

Nations, New York, Washington and Canada.

In this March 27, 1998 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela, left, and U.S President Bill Clinton peer through the bars of prison cell No 5, the cramped, gray cell where Mandela was jailed

In this Aug 11, 1998 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela, (right), and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat gesture during a meeting in Cape Town, South Africa

South African Nobel Peace Prize winner and iconic political prisoner Nelson Mandela (R) with Cuban President Fidel Castro at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the GATT Agreement in 1998

Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi, right, flashes the "V" sign as he stands with South African President Nelson Mandela on March 19, 1999, at the end of their speeches at the Libyan parliament in Tripoli.

Iconic figures: South African President Nelson Mandela, left, and American pop singer Michael Jackson arrive at a news conference in Cape Town in 1999

President Bill Clinton, right, and former South African President Nelson Mandela shake hands during their meeting on Oct 21, 1999, in the Oval office of the White House in Washington.

South African president Nelson Mandela, left,

outside 10 Downing Street in London on April 30,

2001 Mandela is visiting Britain on a three-day

tour.

Former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, right, speaks during a press conference alongside British model Naomi Campbell in Barcelona, Spain, before the 'Frock and Roll' benefit concert in 2001

Irish rock star Bono, right, and former South African president Nelson Mandela are pictured after meeting at Mandela's home in Johannesburg on May 25, 2002 Bono and U.S Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill were in the country on the second leg of their African tour to highlight the need for development aid to the world's poorest continent.

Nelson Mandela makes a speech at the "46664 - Give One Minute of Your Life to AIDS" concert at Greenpoint Stadium on Nov 29, 2003, in Cape Town, South Africa The concert will benefit the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the fight against AIDS in Africa The number refers to Mandela's status as Prisoner 46664 during his years in the South African penal system.

South African actress Charlize Theron wipes away tears as she meets former South African President Nelson Mandela at Mandela House on March 11, 2004, in Johannesburg, South Africa, following her best actress win at that year's Academy Awards.

Nelson Mandela holds the Olympic Flame on

Robben Island during Day 9 of the Athens

2004 Olympic Torch Relay on June 12, 2004,

in Cape Town, South Africa.

President George W Bush, right, meets with former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela in the Oval Office of the White House on May 17, 2005, in Washington Mandela was on an official visit to the U.S seeking support for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Trust, which supports African-based charities.

Ex-South African President Nelson Mandela addresses the crowd during a statue unveiling ceremony in his honor at Parliament Square on Aug 29, 2007, in London The statue, depicting Nelson Mandela delivering a speech by sculptor Ian Walters, is 9 feet high, made of bronze and faces the Houses of Parliament.

Mandela attend the Unite for a Better

World Gala Dinner on Sept 2, 2007, at

the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo,

Monaco Freeman portrayed Mandela in

the 2009 film "Invictus," earning an

Oscar nomination for the role.

Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela poses with the Webb-Ellis cup and the South Africa Springboks team, wearing HIV AIDS awareness campaign t-shirts during the Springboks visit to Nelson Mandela at his residence on Oct 27, 2007, in Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

former South African President Nelson

Mandela at Buckingham Palace in London on

June 25, 2008 The meeting was part of a

week-long visit marking the former South

African president's 90th birthday.

Nelson Mandela is seen onstage during the 46664 Concert in Celebration of Nelson Mandela's Life held at Hyde Park in London on June 27, 2008 The number refers to Mandela's status

as Prisoner 46664 during his years in the South Africa penal system.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela laughs during his meeting with Conservative Party leader David Cameron at The Dorchester in central London 2008

Former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, share a laugh behind his birthday cake, a gift from the staff in honor of his 90th birthday at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Aug 5, 2008, in Houghton, South Africa Graca Machel is Mandela's third wife; his two previous marriages ended in divorce.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame meets former South African President Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on March 20, 2009, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Presidential favourite Jacob Zum ahelps former South African president Nelson Mandela at the end of an African National Congress (ANC) election rally in Johannesburg on April 19, 2009.

A child kisses Nelson Mandela during the launch of a children's hospital in Johannesburg, July 31, 2009.

Nelson Mandela, seated, is reunited with The Elders, from left, Graca Machel, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson, Kofi Annan, Gro Brundtland, Martti Ahtisaari, Ela Bhatt and Lakhdar Brahimi on May 29, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa Mandela, who founded The Elders in 2007 to be "a fiercely independent and robust force for good," met members of the group at a private lunch.

First lady Michelle Obama, left, sits with former South African President Nelson Mandela, at his home, in Houghton, South Africa, on June 21, 2011.

Former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, smile and wave to the crowd ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nelson Mandela and Stevie Wonder in Durban, South Africa in 1998 In 1985, Stevie Wonder won the Oscar for his song "I Just Called To Say I Love You" and dedicated it to Nelson Mandela.

No new year's day to celebrate

no chocolate covered candy hearts to give away

no wedding saturday within the month of june

but what it is, is something true

made up of these three words that i must say to you

i just called to say i love you

i just called to say how much i care

i just called to say i love you

and i mean it from the bottom of my heart

no giving thanks to all the christmas joy you bring

but what it is, though old so new

to fill your heart like no three words could ever do

i just called to say i love you

i just called to say how much i care, i do

i just called to say i love you

and i mean it from the bottom of my heart

i just called to say i love you

i just called to say how much i care, i do

i just called to say i love you

and i mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart,

of my heart

i just called to say i love you

i just called to say how much i care, i do

i just called to say i love you

and i mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart,

baby of my heart