Letter from Adrian Vierita to Professor Wiesel regarding a meeting in New York

This document is an anonymous handwritten letter expressing profound gratitude to Professor Wiesel for a three-week course. The author conveys deep appreciation for the professor's knowledge, teaching, compassion, and the significant impact the course had on their personal development. The writer expresses regret for not speaking up more in class, attributing it to the topics resonating so deeply. The letter emphasizes the transformative nature of the academic experience and the enduring admiration for Professor Wiesel's dedication.

This is a letter from George P. Shultz, the Secretary of State, addressed to Elie Wiesel, dated March 19, 1988. Shultz thanks Wiesel for his note concerning the conference of Nobel Laureates in Paris, which Wiesel co-organized with President Mitterrand, describing it as an "extraordinary gathering." Shultz expresses interest in hearing more about the conference and acknowledges the help Wiesel received from Elliott Abrams and Marty Wenick. The letter also thanks Wiesel for his support regarding an initiative on the Middle East. Shultz concludes by inviting Wiesel to inform him of any future plans to visit Washington so they can arrange a meeting.

This document is an international cablegram from Gerhard Schroeder to Professor Elie Wiesel, sent on September 30, 1998. The purpose of the cablegram is to congratulate Wiesel on his 70th birthday, wishing him luck and good health. Schroeder expresses hope that Wiesel will continue to be a 'Jewish witness of this century' and mentions the pleasure of having met Wiesel and his wife in Berlin. He also suggests that further conversations would be enriching in the context of Schroeder's new tasks. The cablegram was transmitted via AT&T EasyLink Services.

Václav Havel writes to Elie and Marion Wiesel from Prague on December 17, 1998. This document is a translation of the original letter. Havel expresses his regret that the Wiesels were unable to attend that year's Forum 2000 conference, noting that their presence was greatly missed. He then formally invites them to the upcoming conference in 1999, which is scheduled to take place at Prague Castle from October 10th to 13th. The theme for the conference will be "The Process of World Integration – Alternative Visions," focusing on various aspects of globalization. Havel stresses the importance of their attendance and mentions his desire to continue a conversation they previously had in Geneva.

This document is the program and information booklet for the "Freedom & Solidarity Forum," held in Caen, France, on June 4-5, 2014. The forum commemorates the 70th anniversary of D-Day and Operation Overlord, bringing together political, business, and thought leaders from American, Canadian, and European nations. Organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in France, the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, and the Caen-Normandy Memorial, the event aimed to discuss the legacy of D-Day and the Marshall Plan, strengthening transatlantic relations. Key topics included the legacy of Overlord in terms of freedom and solidarity, shared economic growth, freedom, security and transparency, reinventing the transatlantic economic alliance, and rethinking the economy of the future. The program details keynote speeches by prominent figures like John Kerry and Elie Wiesel, panel discussions, and receptions held at significant historical sites in Caen, such as the Abbaye-aux-Hommes and the Caen-Normandy Memorial. It also includes information about the organizing bodies, partners, and an honorary committee of notable ambassadors and leaders. The document emphasizes the historical significance of Normandy and Caen as a "City of Memory" tied to the WWII liberation.