Congratulatory letter from King David Hotel to Elie Wiesel

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Congratulatory letter from King David Hotel to Elie Wiesel

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November 28, 2013

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This document is a letter dated November 28, 2013, from Haim Shkedi, the General Manager of the King David Hotel, addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. The letter congratulates Professor Wiesel on receiving the highest civilian honor, the President's Medal of Distinction. It expresses deep admiration for this achievement, wishes him good health and many more years of fruitful activity, and hopes to welcome him back to the King David Hotel.

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26 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel

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