Letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Elie Wiesel

Original
Download
About this item

Title

Letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Elie Wiesel

Date

August 13, 1995

Contributor

Author:
Clinton, Hillary Rodham
Recipient:
Wiesel, Elie

Summary

This is a letter dated August 13, 1995, from Hillary Rodham Clinton, written on White House stationery, to Elie Wiesel. In the letter, Clinton expresses her profound appreciation for Wiesel's words of tribute in the NYU Annual Survey, stating that they deeply touched and challenged her. She commits to continuing to advocate for human rights issues, both domestically and internationally. Clinton conveys her gratitude for Wiesel's unwavering example, which inspires her and many others, and acknowledges his courage and friendship, expressing her anticipation for their next meeting. The letter concludes with a warm regard from Hillary.

Save to library
Format
Genre
Subject
People or Organizations Referenced
Key places
Part of
More details
Origin:
Washington, DC., USA
Language:
English
Identifier:
EWG_1235_01_39-41
Note: The metadata associated with this item was produced using artificial intelligence (Gemini 2.5). While this approach enhances efficiency, it may result in occasional inaccuracies. We welcome scholarly feedback and corrections.
Cite this item
Do you have a question or correction for this item?

More Sources Like This

1234_01_23-25.pdf
Joint Resolution to award a gold medal to Elie Wiesel
This document is S. J. RES. 231, a joint resolution introduced in the 98th Congress, 2nd Session, by Senators Christopher J. Dodd and Paul Laxalt on February 9, 1984. The resolution proposes the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his significant humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights. It details Wiesel's international esteem as a novelist, teacher, philosopher, critic, historian, and humanitarian, and his distinguished citizenship. The resolution acknowledges his twenty-five published works, his role as a "spiritual archivist of the Holocaust," and his chairmanships of the President's Commission on the Holocaust and the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. It also notes his extensive work for human rights in various global regions and his numerous prestigious literary awards and honorary degrees. The resolution authorizes the President to present the medal and the Secretary of the Treasury to create it, allowing for the coining and sale of bronze duplicates.
1432_01_02-02.pdf
Letter from Louie Freeh to Elie Wiesel regarding Holocaust Memorial Ceremony
This letter, dated May 27, 1998, is from Louie Freeh of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Elie Wiesel. Freeh expresses gratitude to Wiesel for speaking at the FBI's New York Office Holocaust Memorial Ceremony on April 20, 1998, praising his remarks as poignant and thought-provoking. The letter also mentions the enclosure of an autographed picture taken at the ceremony and conveys Freeh's honor in being Wiesel's friend and benefiting from his counsel. It concludes with wishes for Wiesel and his family's continued health, happiness, and peace.
1365_01_073-073.pdf
Letter from Arthur Cohn to Elie Wiesel regarding Israeli Politics, Media, and Iran Nuclear Threat
This letter, dated February 16, 2015, is from Arthur Cohn to Elie. Cohn expresses deep admiration for Elie's recent contribution, likely an advertisement in The New York Times, which he believes powerfully supports "Bibi's" victory in the upcoming Israeli election and effectively highlights the nuclear threat from Iran. Cohn states his pride in Elie's impactful intervention. He also conveys his shock that Elie's significant views are seemingly not reported in major Israeli newspapers like Haaretz, Yedioth, and Maariv, suggesting that freedom of speech in these outlets might be limited to anti-Bibi content. He contrasts this with accusations against Sheldon Adelson's free newspaper. The letter concludes with heartfelt congratulations for Elie's courage and acknowledges the challenging environment for speaking truth. A handwritten note adds that the author reached Marion by phone, who provided missing information.
1375_01_24-25.pdf
Letter from Josette Keisermann (Handicap Amitié Culture) to Elie Wiesel regarding a CD recording of "La Nuit"
This letter from Josette Keisermann of Handicap Amitié Culture to Elie Wiesel extends Hanukkah greetings and wishes for the new year. The main topic of the correspondence is the recording of Elie Wiesel's work, "La Nuit," by Guila Clara Kessous. Keisermann expresses concern about not having received Wiesel's feedback on the recording and is sending a new CD compatible with American formats to facilitate his listening. The letter also mentions the upcoming 20th anniversary of HAC Ciers (Handicap Amitié Culture) and a partnership with OSE for the official release of the "La Nuit" CD. Keisermann emphasizes the need for written agreement from Madame Irène Lindon, Director of Éditions de Minuit, for the publication rights. The letter concludes with a reinforcement of the deep respect and friendship between the sender and Elie Wiesel, underscoring the importance of their relationship. A handwritten note confirms the sending of the CD at a later date.
1374_01_119-120.pdf
Program for "Une nuit pour Václav Havel", Festival d'Avignon
This two-page document is the program for "Une nuit pour Václav Havel" ("A Night for Václav Havel"), a theatrical event held at the Festival d'Avignon on July 21, 1982. Organized by the International Association for the Defense of Artists (AIDA), the event was a gesture of solidarity with the imprisoned Czech playwright and human rights activist. The program details Havel's situation, noting his four-and-a-half-year sentence of forced labor and the specific prohibition on writing imposed upon him. It includes a quote from a prison letter by Havel to his wife, Olga. The second page outlines the performances under the title "Vanek à la recherche de son auteur" ("Vanek in Search of His Author"). The evening featured a collection of short plays, readings, and musical pieces by numerous French and international artists, including works by Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller, and Elie Wiesel, with many pieces centering on Havel's alter ego, Ferdinand Vanek.