Letter from George W. Bush to Elie Wiesel regarding the Holocaust and his contributions

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Letter from George W. Bush to Elie Wiesel regarding the Holocaust and his contributions

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May 11, 2007

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Bush, George W.
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Wiesel, Elie

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This is a letter from President George W. Bush to The Honorable Elie Wiesel, dated May 11, 2007, originating from The White House in Washington. The letter thanks Wiesel for his visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and expresses Bush's gratitude for Wiesel's courage and bravery in the face of evil. Bush states that Wiesel represents "the best of humanity" and acknowledges his dedicated efforts to pass on the lessons of the Holocaust to future generations. The document includes a handwritten signature by George W. Bush. A handwritten note at the bottom indicates it was "received 5/29/07" and that a "signed photo" was also sent.

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Washington, DC., USA
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Boston
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EWG_1236_01_50-50
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