TODAY IN HISTORY

FEBRUARY 11

1990:South African activist Nelson Mandela is freed after being imprisoned by his own country for 27 years.

1812: Gerrymandering. Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry contributes to America’s political lexicon by signing a redistricting law that aided his party.
 
1993: Janet Reno is chosen by President Clinton to become the first woman to serve as attorney general.