Ten African heroes : the sweep of independence in Black Africa /
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| Author / Creator: | Melady, Thomas Patrick. |
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| Imprint: | Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, 2011. |
| Description: | xviii, 205 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8397234 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: The Breakthrough to African Affairs
- 1. Leopold Sédar Senghor
- Poet, Philosopher, and Founding President of Senegal
- Sweep of Independence
- Early Years
- Prisoner of War
- Difficulties in Communication
- Disliked by Radicals
- 2. Julius Kambarage Nyerere
- Patient Architect of Tanzania
- Julius Nyerere's Teaching Career
- Honorary Doctorate - Duquesne University
- The Role of Lady Chesham
- Important Meetings
- Mwalimu
- 3. Kenneth David Kaunda
- Zambian Navigator for Freedom
- Early Life
- High Honors: A Political Purpose
- Independence Ceremonies
- Underlying Moral Questions
- Visit to Zambia
- Last Years as President
- 4. Seretse Khama
- Courageous Advocate for Racial Reconciliation in Botswana
- The Seretse-Ruth Story
- Preparing for Independence
- Botswana: Nonracial and Unified
- 5. Thomas Joseph Mboya
- Young Kenyan in a Hurry
- The Airlift
- Our Relationship with Tom Mboya
- Catholic Connections
- U.S. Political Scene
- 6. Holden Roberto
- Angolan Patriot
- Visit inside Angola
- Assistance for Suzanne Roberto
- The Angolan Refugees
- Changing Relationship
- 7. Eduardo C. Mondlane
- Martyr for Mozambique
- Early Life
- The 1960s
- The Catholic Problem in Mozambique
- The Mozambique Institute
- The Students from Mozambique
- Eduardo Mondlane: Martyr
- 8. William V. S. Tubman
- New Deal for Liberia
- William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman: Early Life
- First Contacts with President Tubman
- Liberia: Strong Friend of the United States
- 9. Sylvanus Olympio
- Brutally Murdered in Togo
- A Positive Presence
- Toward Full Independence
- Academic Recognition
- Assassination
- 10. Ahmadou Ahidjo
- Serene Leader of a Multiethnic Cameroon
- Ahidjo: The Background
- University Accolades
- Epilogue: Africa's New Leaders
- Nelson Mandela
- Sam Nujoma
- Yoweri Museveni
- Paul Kagame
- Jakaya Kikwete
- Appendix 1. Protestants and Catholics Speak to Portuguese Leaders, 1961
- Appendix 2. Senghor's Address on the Civilization of the Universe, 1961
- Appendix 3. Khama's Address on Racial Reconciliation, 1965
- About the Authors
- Index
