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

This is a letter from Bill Clinton, written on White House letterhead and dated January 21, 1999, to Dr. Elie Wiesel. Clinton expresses his profound gratitude to Wiesel for sharing a statement he made the previous month at New York University Law School. He emphasizes the significant support and encouragement he has received from friends across the nation and globally. Clinton also thanks Wiesel for his offer to help and extends his best wishes. The letter concludes with a handwritten signature, "Bill," and a personal handwritten note.

This document is a fax from "Friends of Chris Dodd" to Elie Wiesel, dated June 5, 2000. It serves as a cover letter for an attached invitation to "A Salute to Chris Dodd," an event celebrating Senator Christopher J. Dodd's 25th year of public service. The celebration is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2000, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, and will feature The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton as a guest. The fax indicates that the invitation is complimentary, and the Wiesels are invited as guests of Senator Dodd. It also provides contact information for any questions. The attached invitation includes details about the gala dinner, RSVP information, and lists extensive honorary host committees comprising numerous U.S. Senators, Congresspersons, and other individuals. The document also contains a quote from Margaret Mead and images related to Chris Dodd, along with disclaimers regarding political contributions.

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 letter, dated October 30, 1997, is from Kjell Magne Bondevik, the Prime Minister of Norway, to Professor Elie Wiesel. Bondevik expresses gratitude for Wiesel's encouragement following his nomination as Prime Minister and acknowledges Wiesel's inspirational influence on his political work, especially concerning moral and ethical standards. He informs Wiesel of his Government's intent, as articulated in his inaugural address to Parliament, to launch a broad-based debate on ethics in society due to concerns over the erosion of values and morals. The Government plans to establish a commission to engage public opinion on social ethics and suggests that Wiesel's expertise could be valuable in this initiative.

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.