Nelson Mandela

[HelenWheels]

Is Mandela coming to the inauguration?

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

1. At 90 years old I am sure he is smiling at this moment of history.

I am not sure. I have not heard any reports of it.

[mucifer]

2. I heard Desmond Tutu will be there.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. I don't think so

There's a taped address from him:

The event also will feature live performances from Patti LaBelle, The O’Jays and Maxi Priest, as well as a taped address by event chairman Nelson Mandela, according to the convention center’s Web site.

http://www.timescall.com/news_story.asp?ID=13864

His daughter is attending , but he's not listed:

"Invitations have gone out to people in their private capacity," he said, naming people including Patrice Motsepe and Zinzi Mandela.

The daughter of the former president did not return messages to confirm her US visit.

http://www.thetimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=920111

[applegrove]

4. I'm glad Nelson Mandela lived to see this day. He deserve to see the

world become a better place again in his lifetime.