Letter from Jimmy Carter to Elie Wiesel regarding Middle East peace and humanitarian work

This document is a transcript of remarks made by President Barack Obama at the White House on February 25, 2010. During the event, the National Humanities Medal and the National Medal of the Arts were presented to a group of distinguished individuals. President Obama acknowledges various guests, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the chairmen of the NEA and NEH. He emphasizes the profound importance of the arts and humanities in enriching the mind, nourishing the soul, and strengthening the character of the nation. Obama highlights how these pursuits foster understanding, preserve America's cultural legacy, and celebrate its dynamism and diversity. He references historical figures and celebrated artists, connecting their contributions to the broader American cultural inheritance. The President then names and offers brief citations for the 2009 National Humanities Medal recipients, including Elie Wiesel, Robert A. Caro, and Annette Gordon-Reed, and the 2009 National Medal of Arts recipients, such as Milton Glaser, Maya Lin, and John Williams, praising their significant impact on American culture and human rights. The remarks conclude with an expression of gratitude to all honorees for their contributions to citizens' lives.

This document is a short, handwritten letter of gratitude from Elie Wiesel, written on the letterhead of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. Dated August 1, 2010, the letter is addressed to "Monsieur Migiovanni". In the note, Wiesel expresses profound thanks to Migiovanni for the significant assistance provided to his sister, Hilda. He concludes by stating his lasting recognition and gratitude for this help.

This document is a program for an 'Evening of Holocaust Remembrance' held at Chapman University. The event, which took place in April 2015, features a multi-faceted commemoration including musical performances of works by George Enescu, Meir Finkelstein, George Rochberg, and Ilse Weber. Readings from the works of Elie Wiesel are also presented. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to personal testimonies from Holocaust survivors and a second-generation participant from various countries, accompanied by students and educators. The program concludes with a candle-lighting ceremony led by a cantor and reflections by university deans and directors. The event aims to honor the memory of the Holocaust through art, personal stories, and educational outreach.

This document comprises an envelope addressed to Rabbi Aaron Reichel and a letter from Joshua E. Plaut, Executive Director of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC), to Professor Elie Wiesel, dated November 26, 2013. The letter expresses gratitude to Professor Wiesel for his "mesmerizing words about friendship" and reflections on Yitzhak Rabin during a recent gala organized for the Rabin Medical Center, which honored Barry Cohen. Plaut also thanks Wiesel and his wife for their presence and inspiring ideas. The letter concludes with warm wishes for a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy Thanksgiving. The AFRMC letterhead includes a list of board members and contact information.

This is a typewritten letter dated November 4, 2010, from William Jefferson Clinton to Elie Wiesel. Clinton expresses his delight in Wiesel's anticipated participation at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. He highlights CGI's significant growth and impact, noting that its projects have reached a value of $63 billion and benefited nearly 300 million people worldwide. Clinton emphasizes that the annual dialogues help strengthen their approach and build on progress. The letter concludes with a thank you for Wiesel's friendship and support, signed by Bill Clinton.