Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service

South Africans remember Madiba.

Amandla! - The memorial service for Nelson Mandela, who died Dec. 5 at age 95, was held Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. Along with world leaders, thousands of South Africans filled the stadium to honor the former president of South Africa. (Photo: AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

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Amandla! - The memorial service for Nelson Mandela, who died Dec. 5 at age 95, was held Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. Along with world leaders, thousands of South Africans filled the stadium to honor the former president of South Africa. (Photo: AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Winne's Pain - Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Mandela and daughter Zindzi arrive for the official service.(Photo: REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach)

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Winne's Pain - Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Mandela and daughter Zindzi arrive for the official service.(Photo: REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach)

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look at a the program honoring the late leader.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look at a the program honoring the late leader.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Barack Obama Gives Praise - "And while I will always fall short of Madiba’s example, he makes me want to be better. He speaks to what is best inside us," said Obama in his address.(Photo: AP Photo/SABC Pool)

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Barack Obama Gives Praise - "And while I will always fall short of Madiba’s example, he makes me want to be better. He speaks to what is best inside us," said Obama in his address.(Photo: AP Photo/SABC Pool)

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Honoring a Great Leader - A girl arrives in the rain for the memorial service. (Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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Honoring a Great Leader - A girl arrives in the rain for the memorial service. (Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

We Miss You, Madiba - People dance as they arrive at Mandela's memorial service.(Photo: AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

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We Miss You, Madiba - People dance as they arrive at Mandela's memorial service.(Photo: AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan - (Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Coombs)

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Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan - (Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Coombs)

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Cheering for Mandela - (Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Cheering for Mandela - (Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Singer Bono and South African Actress Charlize Theron - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Singer Bono and South African Actress Charlize Theron - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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British Prime Minister David Cameron - (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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British Prime Minister David Cameron - (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Early Arrival - A woman arrives early for Mandela's memorial service.  (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

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Early Arrival - A woman arrives early for Mandela's memorial service.  (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Cuban President Raul Castro, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Andrew Mlangeni and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Cuban President Raul Castro, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Andrew Mlangeni and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon - (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

We Miss You - People hold images of the former president.(Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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We Miss You - People hold images of the former president.(Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Crowds Gather - A general view of the arena during the memorial service.(Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Crowds Gather - A general view of the arena during the memorial service.(Photo: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Dodging Raindrops - People run through the rain and mud as they arrive for the service.(Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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Dodging Raindrops - People run through the rain and mud as they arrive for the service.(Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Selling Mandela Images - A man sells portraits of Nelson Mandela outside of the memorial service. (Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)    

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Selling Mandela Images - A man sells portraits of Nelson Mandela outside of the memorial service. (Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)    

Waving Goodbye - People wave Mandela flags at Ellis Park in Johannesburg while watching a telecast of the memorial service.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Waving Goodbye - People wave Mandela flags at Ellis Park in Johannesburg while watching a telecast of the memorial service.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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