Remembering Nelson Mandela

Remembering Nelson Mandela, the man, his work and his sacrifice.  Top photo, White House flag at half staff (NBC News photo); middle photo, marquee at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem (NBC News photo); bottom photo, a 3D memorial dedicated in 2012 stands in Howick, South Africa near the spot where he was arrested some 50 years ago.(Agence France Presse photo)

Some of the milestones of his life can be read here.