Letter from Elie Wiesel to Vaclav Havel

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Letter from Elie Wiesel to Vaclav Havel

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July 15, 1996

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Wiesel, Elie
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Havel, Václav

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In this letter dated July 15, 1996, Elie Wiesel writes to Vaclav Havel, the President of the Czech Republic. Wiesel expresses his and his wife Marion's gratitude for Havel's warm welcome during their recent stay in Prague, which he calls the "highlight of our spring." He mentions that Marion had considered attending the film festival in Karlovy Vary but was unable to. Wiesel proposes a visit to Havel at the end of August. The letter then shifts to a professional matter, a joint project which Wiesel describes as "more urgent than ever." He confirms that Havel's proposals and list of potential participants are a perfect starting point. He suggests that the next step is to meet in Prague to discuss practical issues, establish an agenda, and set priorities. The letter, written on the official letterhead of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, concludes with Wiesel looking forward to seeing Havel again.

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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA
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Prague, Czech Republic
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EWG_1374_01_081-081
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