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Did you know?
- He was South Africa's first black president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
- In 1964 Mandela was imprisoned for involvement in the African National Congress (ANC), a movement fighting for justice against the white ruling government.
- He has received over 250 prestigious awards over four decades, including the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Mahatma Gandhi
The primary leader of India's independence movement and architect of a civil disobedience that influenced the world!
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Bob Hawke
Meet Bob Hawke, Australia’s longest-serving Labor Prime Minister and the third longest-serving Prime Minister of any party.
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John Howard
Meet Australia’s 25th Prime Minister famous for his iconic tracksuit collection.
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Julia Gillard
Meet Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard
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Nelson Mandela
Stand side by side to Nelson Mandela, the man who served as South Africa's first black president.
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Albert Einstein
Sit next to the world's most famous nerd, Albert Einstein and help him solve some of the world's biggest questions
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Eddie Mabo
Eddie Mabo was a Torres Strait Islander who became a champion of indigenous rights
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Victor Chang
Meet Australia's most gifted heart surgeon Victor Chang!
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Feel like Royalty as you stand side by side with the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
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Prince Harry
It's a Royal Affair! Meet Prince Harry and other members of the Royal family at Madame Tussauds Sydney
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