Letter from Jimmy Carter to Elie Wiesel regarding the Nobel Peace Prize

This document is an invitation from Mrs. Annette Lantos for the Second Annual Presentation of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize, which honors Professor Elie Wiesel. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tishman Auditorium at the New School, located at 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY. The invitation includes RSVP instructions with an email address (alantos@lantosfoundation.org) and a phone number. A private reception with Professor Wiesel is noted to precede the main program. The first page contains handwritten notes indicating an 'URGENT' request for approval/changes by a specific date, with an 'OK' and date of '10.7.10', likely an internal approval. The document also features images of Tom Lantos and Elie Wiesel, alongside a quote from Elie Wiesel emphasizing the importance of defending those persecuted for their race, religion, or political views.

This document is a holiday card from the Biden family, dated 2011. The front features a family photograph of Joe Biden, his wife Jill, and various family members, including their dog, Champ, set outdoors on a grassy area. The back of the card displays the seal of the Vice President of the United States and a printed message wishing "joy and peace this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year." The message is followed by printed facsimiles of signatures from Joe, Jill, Ashley, Beau, Hallie, Natalie, Hunter, Kathleen, Naomi, Finnegan, Maisy, and Champ. The card conveys a personal holiday greeting from the then-Vice President's family.

This document is a program for an event held at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service on May 1, 2002, featuring Professor Elie Wiesel. The program includes an "Order of Exercise" outlining the welcome, introduction, address by Elie Wiesel, and closing remarks. It provides a detailed biography of Elie Wiesel, highlighting his work as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Holocaust survivor, author, teacher, and advocate for human rights and peace. It mentions his various academic positions, awards, and literary works such as "Night." The program also features a section on the Thomas J. Ernst Family, who sponsored Professor Wiesel's visit, detailing their philanthropic activities and biographical information for Thomas J. Ernst, Joanna Valgenti Ernst, Joseph Ernst, and Benjamin Ernst, emphasizing their backgrounds and contributions, particularly in areas of civil rights, education, and humanitarian efforts. The document also includes text from an older honorary degree conferral by Georgetown University to Elie Wiesel.

This document is a 2007 membership invitation and form for the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. It serves as a "Call to Action" for influential leaders, distinguished officials, non-government leaders, and CEOs to join CGI in addressing global challenges. The brochure outlines the initiative's goals, focusing on areas like energy and climate change, global health, poverty alleviation, and education, encouraging members to make personal commitments. It highlights membership benefits, including participation in the 2007 mid-year and annual meetings in New York City, access to web resources, and commitment support. The document features numerous prominent figures, including Bill Clinton (founder), Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey, through images and quotes, emphasizing their involvement and the non-partisan nature of the William J. Clinton Foundation project. The invitation includes a detailed membership form with contact and payment information, demonstrating how CGI catalyzes solutions through global partnerships.

The document is a New Year's greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan for the year 2007-2008. The front cover features Arabic calligraphy by the artist Hassan Massoudy with an Islamic prayer for peace: "Oh God, you are peace and from you is peace, so greet us, our Lord, with peace." The inside of the card contains a family photograph of King Abdullah, Queen Rania, and their four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem. Alongside the photo is a bilingual greeting in Arabic and English: "Wishing you a blessed New Year filled with love and peace." The card is signed by both King Abdullah and Queen Rania. The back indicates it is from "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" for "2007-2008".

This document is a letter from Kofi A. Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and his wife Nane, to Elie Wiesel, congratulating him on his 70th birthday. The letter praises Wiesel's work as a testament to his innate humanity, compassion, and as a significant contribution recognized in the twentieth century. It highlights the relevance of Wiesel's birthday falling shortly before the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, an occasion for the United Nations to rededicate itself to human rights, a cause dear to Wiesel. The Annans express regret at missing a symposium in Boston and the opportunity to celebrate Wiesel's birthday in person, concluding with warm wishes for his continued accomplishments and happiness.