He was involved in restoring order in Lesotho after its May 1998 elections triggered severe unrest , sending in South African troops who stabilized the situation and created a favorable climate for negotiations . Mandela helped bring about country 's first multiracial elections . Comment: He carried his goodwill on many state visits . Congressional Gold Medal bestowed during Clinton presidency .
Mandela helped bring about country 's first multiracial elections . Comment: He carried his goodwill on many state visits . Congressional Gold Medal bestowed during Clinton presidency .