‘The Lion Sleeps’: Nelson Mandela Front Pages

Posted Friday, December 6, 2013 10:36 am

By: Andrew Beaujon | Poynter

News of Nelson Mandela’s death Thursday at 95 led most world newspapers Friday. Since many newspapers used similar photos of South Africa’s first black president, type, headlines and design made certain pages stand out. All images courtesy the Newseum.

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‘The Lion Sleeps’: Nelson Mandela Front Pages

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