Letter from John Gfroerer to Elie Wiesel regarding video about Professor Wiesel

This is a formal invitation letter dated March 31, 2009, from Oldřich Černý, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, to Elie Wiesel. The letter invites Mr. Wiesel to a one-day conference titled "Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Asia," scheduled for September 11, 2009, in Prague. The foundation, co-founded by Václav Havel, Elie Wiesel, and Yohei Sasakawa, is organizing the event. The conference idea originated from a meeting of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Gdansk. Participants will discuss the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Asia, focusing on freedom of thought, cultural and religious rights, education, and environmental rights. The event will be held at St. Anne's church – Prague Crossroads and hosted by Václav Havel. The letter includes a personal, handwritten note from Václav Havel, expressing his hope to see Mr. Wiesel in Prague in September. The foundation offers to cover all travel and accommodation expenses.

A handwritten thank you note dated January 6, 1996, from Hillary Rodham Clinton to "Elie." In the note, Clinton expresses gratitude for a copy of Elie's memoirs and a video from a conference. She mentions that with her own book completed, she looks forward to catching up on his work. She also thanks Elie for his support of "the President," stating it means a great deal to both of them. The note concludes with a wish for a happy, healthy, and peaceful 1996 for their country, the world, and Elie's family.

This document is a program for the 2014 John Jay Justice Awards, held on May 6, 2014. The event honors Elie Wiesel for his profound dedication to justice and human rights, a commitment deeply rooted in his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. The program features a welcome message from Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College, alongside a detailed biography of Wiesel, highlighting his literary works, academic career, and human rights advocacy. It also explains the significance of the John Jay Medal for Justice. The program outlines the ceremony's schedule, including performances and presentations by notable figures such as Stephen G. Breyer, Sir Patrick Stewart, James Earl Jones, Simon Estes, Gil Shaham, Akira Eguchi, Anthony McGill, and Jessye Norman. Biographical sketches of these presenters and participants are provided. The document concludes with acknowledgments to key contributors, including Anne Beane Rudman for underwriting the event and Caroline Stoessinger for producing the program, and lists the members of the John Jay College Foundation Board of Trustees.

This letter, dated November 14, 2007, is from George W. Bush on official White House letterhead to The Honorable Eliezer Wiesel. In the letter, President Bush expresses gratitude for Wiesel's efforts in promoting human rights and justice, acknowledging his role in spreading hope and freedom globally. He mentions the honor of being present with Eliezer Wiesel at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony and concludes by sending best wishes to both Elie and Marion Wiesel.

Elie Wiesel writes a brief letter to President Clinton on March 1, 2007, expressing his gratitude for "warm words of support and encouragement." He states that their friendship means much to him and he wants President Clinton to know that. The letter is written on Boston University letterhead, where Wiesel is listed as University Professor and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities. It concludes with "With profound respect" and Wiesel's handwritten signature.