White House Releases Photos From Obama's Visit to Robben Island, South Africa

The White House has released new photos from President Barack Obama's trip to Africa, including ones from his family's visit to the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela served 18 years before the end of South Africa's apartheid.

Before leaving, Obama wrote in the guest book to sing the praises of Mandela and men like him.

"On behalf of our family, we're deeply humbled to stand where men of such courage faced down injustice and refused to yield. The world is grateful for the heroes of Robben Island, who remind us that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human spirit," Obama said.

President Barack Obama looks out a cell window as he and First Lady Michelle Obama tour the Maison des Esclaves Museum on Gorée Island, Senegal, June 27, 2013.


First Lady Michelle Obama looks out a window at local children during her visit to a cultural center on Gorée Island, Senegal, June 27, 2013.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet residents as they walk towards the dock on Gorée Island, Senegal, June 27, 2013.

President Barack Obama participates in a joint press conference with President Macky Sall of Senegal at the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Senegal, June 27, 2013.


President Barack Obama greets Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he arrives at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, June 30, 2013.

(Photos: White House/Pete Souza)

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