A Dinner Honoring the 2009 Recipients of the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal

The document is a New Year's greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan for the year 2007-2008. The front cover features Arabic calligraphy by the artist Hassan Massoudy with an Islamic prayer for peace: "Oh God, you are peace and from you is peace, so greet us, our Lord, with peace." The inside of the card contains a family photograph of King Abdullah, Queen Rania, and their four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem. Alongside the photo is a bilingual greeting in Arabic and English: "Wishing you a blessed New Year filled with love and peace." The card is signed by both King Abdullah and Queen Rania. The back indicates it is from "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" for "2007-2008".

This document is a program for the Installation Ceremony of Rabbi Yaakov Y. Kermaier as the Sixtieth President of The New York Board of Rabbis, held on December 17, 2009 (1 Tevet, 5770). The program outlines the order of events, including a welcome by Walter Molofsky M.D., an anthem led by F. F. Frank Pizarro (FDNY), and a Chanukah Menorah lighting with a musical offering by Cantor Joseph Malovany. Greetings are provided by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Rabbi Charles A. Klein. A significant part of the ceremony is the introduction and special address by Nobel Laureate Professor Elie Wiesel, followed by the installation and acceptance speech of Rabbi Yaakov Y. Kermaier. The program also features a musical presentation by the Israel Defense Forces Musical Ensemble and the Israeli National Anthem "Hatikvah," concluding with a Chanukah Celebration.

This document is an invitation from The Trustees of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy to their third annual Scholar-Statesman Award Dinner. The dinner honors President William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at The Pierre, located at Fifth Avenue at Sixty-First Street in New York City. Cocktails are at six o'clock, followed by the dinner program at seven o'clock. The invitation also lists the Dinner Chairs (Ahuva and Martin J. Gross, Cathy and Marc Lasry, Susie and Jeffrey Stern) and Dinner Cochairs (Robert Fromer, Shelly Kassen, Zachary Schreiber). Business attire is requested. A handwritten note indicates "Accept 10/7/09", likely a response date.

This document is an invitation to the 1997 Eisenhower Leadership Prize Dinner. The annual award, presented by The Eisenhower World Affairs Institute and Gettysburg College, honors individuals whose accomplishments reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower's legacy of integrity and leadership. The 1997 recipient is Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. The invitation details the event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at the International Ballroom of The Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, including a reception, dinner, and dancing to the Miles Stiebel Orchestra. Lt. General Thomas W. Kelly serves as the Dinner Chairman. The document also lists past recipients of the prize, including Lt. General Brent Scowcroft (1992), General Colin L. Powell (1993), The Honorable Lloyd Bentsen (1994), The Honorable Robert J. Dole (1995), and The Honorable George H.W. Bush (1996). A note regarding Department of Defense participation standards is included.

This document is the program for the 21st Annual Canterbury Medal Dinner, held on May 12, 2016, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The event is hosted by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and honors Armando Valladares, recognized as a poet, artist, human rights activist, and former political prisoner. The program includes an overview of The Becket Fund and the Canterbury Medal, profiles of the Master of Ceremonies (Kristina Arriaga de Bucholz), those giving opening remarks (William P. Mumma), invocation (Fr. Paul Scalia), tribute to the Medalist (Elie Wiesel), and benediction (Elder Gary E. Stevenson). It details Valladares's biography, highlighting his 22 years as a political prisoner in Cuba and his advocacy for human rights and religious liberty. The program also lists past Canterbury Medalists, Dinner Chairs (Tony and Christie de Nicola), honorary vice chairmen, Becket Fund Board of Directors, and various sponsors and contributors, including organizations like The Knights of Columbus, EWTN Global Catholic Network, The Heritage Foundation, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A dinner menu is also included.

This document is an invitation from the Ambassador of the United States of America and Madame Howard Leach to Mr. and Mrs. Elie Wiesel. It invites them to a reception for the presentation of the Officer insignia in the National Order of the Legion of Honor to Madame Judith Pisar. The ceremony will be officiated by Maestro Henri Dutilleux, who holds the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, and will be held in the presence of Monsieur Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, the Minister of Culture and Communication. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 4th, at 6:00 PM, with the decoration presentation at 6:30 PM, at the Ambassador's Residence located at 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8e. The invitation requests guests to present the invitation and a form of identification upon entry. A handwritten note in English at the top right corner says "Regrets in Israel".