26 June 1955
Freedom Charter adopted
Delegates at the Congress of the People adopted the Freedom Charter as a statement of democratic and anti-apartheid aims.
established
political-declaration
Delegates at the Congress of the People adopted the Freedom Charter as a statement of democratic and anti-apartheid aims.
Significance
The Charter became a foundational programme for the Congress movement and later constitutional debates.
Why it matters
The Charter became a foundational programme for the Congress movement and later constitutional debates.