Details activities of U.S. Communist Party members support for Nelson Mandela and the ANC, and their work to urge the maintenance of sanctions against South Africa and the creation of a "Nelson Mandela / ANC Day." Also discusses past interactions between the ANC and U.S. Communist Party members.

Provides a background to the ANC and Nelson Mandela, and how the ANC Executive Committee includes a number of Communist Party members. Discusses potential Soviet support for the ANC.

Relevant tagging: ANC, Nelson Mandela, Communist Party, Chicago, Soviet, New York, FBI, Northern California Reception Coalition, Charles Hayes