Invitation to the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, 2013

A fax transmission dated May 2, 2011, from Leslie Meyers, Program Coordinator for The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, on behalf of Elie Wiesel. The message, written by Elie Wiesel from Paris, expresses deep pride and congratulations to President Obama for a recent significant military achievement, stating that "our men, in and out of uniform, have once again made us proud." The communication highlights leadership and success, likely referring to the killing of Osama bin Laden. The sender's contact details in New York are provided.

Elie Wiesel writes to David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President, on January 21, 2009. The letter conveys Wiesel's appreciation for Axelrod's kind words about him during an address to the Democratic Jewish Committee members at the recent inauguration festivities. Wiesel congratulates Axelrod on the success of his campaign and expresses his continued admiration for Axelrod's and President Obama's vision for the country, referencing an interview Axelrod had on Charlie Rose. He concludes by looking forward to another meeting soon.

This two-sided document is an admission ticket for the Inauguration Ceremonies held on January 21, 2013. The front of the ticket, numbered 1835 for Platform access, grants admittance to the Capitol Building's House Corridor Door and Platform. It is issued by Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Congressional Inaugural Committee. The reverse side features a detailed map of the U.S. Capitol grounds, highlighting various standing sections (North, South, Northwest, Southwest) and key landmarks like the Reflecting Pool and Union Square, alongside surrounding streets (e.g., Pennsylvania Ave NW, Independence Ave, First St SW). Crucially, this side also outlines security regulations, stating "NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT TICKET" and "NOT FOR SALE," and lists prohibited items for entry, including packages, coolers, thermos bottles, mace, pepper spray, weapons, and supports for signs or posters, emphasizing mandatory security screening for all ticket holders.

Elie Wiesel, University Professor at Boston University, writes to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, on August 7, 2007. In the letter, Wiesel accepts Pelosi's invitation to deliver the keynote address at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony, which is being held to honor his friend, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He confirms his attendance on Wednesday, October 17, at 1:00 PM in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, stating it will be an honor to join Pelosi and other members of the House and Senate leadership. Wiesel concludes by sending warm regards and provides contact information for his assistant, Jamie Moore, for further details.