Letter from Elie Wiesel to David Axelrod regarding inauguration and campaign success

This document is an invitation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, in cooperation with the Georgetown University Alumni Association. It invites recipients to the official designation of "Jan Karski Corner" at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 37th Street, followed by a panel discussion titled "Georgetown Professor Jan Karski: Giving Voice to the Holocaust." The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 2:30 PM, and will take place in front of the Consulate's residence at 233 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The invitation includes RSVP details. The first page features a photograph of Jan Karski and highlights his role as a "Legendary Polish Underground Courier in WWII," "The First to tell the Allies about the Holocaust," and a "Hero of the Polish and Jewish People," also recognized as "A Righteous Among the Nations."

This document is a formal invitation from The Presidential Inaugural Committee. It requests the presence of the recipient at the inauguration ceremony for Barack H. Obama as President of the United States of America and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as Vice President of the United States of America. The inauguration is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 21, 2013, in the city of Washington.

This is a letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Mr. Elie Wiesel, dated July 30, 2000. In the letter, Clinton thanks Elie and Marion for their friendship, wise counsel, and long-standing support, describing them as "pillars of support." She mentions her ongoing campaign, acknowledging that she has been warned to expect attacks, but emphasizes that Wiesel's public statements, wisdom, and moral authority make a tremendous positive difference. The letter concludes with an expression of gratitude and appreciation.

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.

A thank-you letter from Christopher Shays, Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Marion and Elie Wiesel, dated February 16, 2007. Shays expresses gratitude for their thoughtful words of congratulation regarding his reelection to Congress, noting it was a "wonderful victory" and that he is glad the "intense campaign is over." He mentions being rejuvenated by interacting with them and their neighbors. He concludes by stating that the next two years will be critical for the country and that he looks forward to working with and representing the residents of the Fourth Congressional District for another term. The letter includes a handwritten personal note from "Chris (+Botsi)" to Marion and Elie, expressing how blessed they feel to have them as constituents. The document also indicates it was "Paid for by the Christopher Shays for Congress Committee, Ralph Depanfilis, Treasurer" and bears a "RECEIVED R3.6.07" stamp.