How did the militaries show their loyalty towards the newly formed government?
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I'm answering the question as the per the chapter 'A Long Walk To Freedom'
Explanation:
South African defense force and police's top military generals saluted Mandela and swore their loyalty. When the military officers welcomed Mandela, he wasn't oblivious that a few years ago they wouldn't have saluted him but arrested him.
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Patriotism is most fervently displayed in times of war and impending war. Even during times of peace, patriotism is often expressed in commemorations of war and in ceremonies involving the military. Is patriotism, then, necessarily warlike? Does patriotism lust for violence? Or is there an achievable form of patriotism grounded in respect for humanity in general, and aimed at achieving peace?
This talk was part of the 2015 series on conflict jointly presented by The National Library of New Zealand and Victoria University of Wellington.
These notes are not a transcript of the talk; they are a summary of the main points made.
Professor Simon Keller teaches ethics, and political philosophy at Victoria University.
Simon Keller is not an employee of the National Library, and as such his ideas and opinions are his own.