Almost a hundred dignitaries from all over the globe attended along with millions of South Africans and other neighboring Africans. The day was gloomy with rain and grey skies which seemed to have set the mood for mourning.
The day did not go without any controversy. First, President Obama was videotaped shaking hands with Cuban Communist leader Raul Castro. This angered Republicans and others who felt this sent the wrong message to the world and even equated it to shaking hands with Hitler. If that was not enough, Obama and Prime Minister Cameron posed for a 'selfie' with a cell phone which upset some people who described it as disrespectful and in poor taste.
The body of Mandela was laid to rest in his Village of Qunu. May he rest in peace.
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http://news.yahoo.com/mandela-39-39-honorary-granddaughter-39-opens-144337012.html
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-shakes-hands-with-cuba-s-raul-castro-132509889.html
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/10/21843912-nelson-mandela-memorial-the-world-has-lost-a-beloved-friend-and-mentor?lite
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-cameron-39-selfie-39-mandela-memorial-causes-184218628.html
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