Question

only moment before, the highest generals of the South African defence forces and police​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Nelson Mandela- Class X Only moments before, the highest generals of South African defence force and police, their chests bedecked with ribbons and medals from days gone by, saluted me and pledged their loyalty. I was not unmindful of the fact that not so many years before they would not have saluted but arrested me

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