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What did de Klerk do in 1997?

  • Became president

  • Retired from politics

  • Founded a new party

  • Wrote a memoir

Answer

In 1997, F.W. de Klerk retired from active politics, marking the end of his illustrious political career. Known for his pivotal role in dismantling apartheid in South Africa, de Klerk's decision to step down came at a time of immense socio-political transformation in the country.
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