Letter from Nancy Pelosi to Elie Wiesel regarding Lincoln Medal and Ford's Theatre Gala

This document is a program booklet for a two-part event held at Chapman University in November 2013, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. The first part, "Perspectives on Kristallnacht 75 Years Later," features a symposium with Holocaust survivors and scholars sharing their experiences and research related to Kristallnacht and its broader context. Key contributors include Idele Steuer Stapholtz, Engelina Lowenberg Billauer, Curt Lowens, and Cantor Leopold Szneer, all Holocaust survivors and witnesses. Academic faculty from Chapman University and other institutions also present their perspectives. The second part is "An Interfaith Service of Remembrance for Kristallnacht" with guest speaker Richard Fybel. The program includes biographies of the speakers and historical information related to the Holocaust. It highlights the importance of remembrance and education regarding the events of Kristallnacht and its devastating impact.

This is a handwritten greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. The front of the card features a golden monogram with a crown-like element. Inside, the message extends holiday wishes for a special time of year, hoping the recipient is surrounded by family and friends. It accompanies a gift, which is meant to add "Jordanian cheer." The card also highlights the cultural heritage of the region, specifically the centuries-old tradition of artisans using mother-of-pearl to create beautiful and opulent designs. The gift is likely a mother-of-pearl object, symbolizing the warmth of the Jordanian people and the "precious friendship for now, and all time." The card is signed simply "Abdullah and Rania".

This document is an invitation from The NADAV Foundation to its 2012 Nadav Peoplehood Award Ceremony. The ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, at 19:30 at the YMCA in Jerusalem, Israel, is held to honor Professor Elie Wiesel and Mr. Avishai Cohen for their exceptional contribution and commitment to the Jewish People. The program includes a dinner reception and the award ceremony, with Mrs. Miki Haimovich serving as MC. The invitation provides details for RSVP, valet service, dress code recommendations, and a contact number for inquiries. A handwritten note on the left side, dated 10/25, indicates that this invitation was received by mail at "BU" (likely Boston University) and will be kept for archives, signed "Jean". The document, faxed on 2012-10-24, also includes the contact information for Prof. Elie and Marion Wiesel at Boston University.

This document is an invitation to the Harvard AIDS Institute Leadership Award Dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2001. The dinner honors Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. H.E. Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, is listed as the Honorary Chairman, with The Honorable and Mrs. Frank G. Wisner as Co-Chairmen. A comprehensive list of Dinner Committee members is also provided. The bottom section includes a response form, which has been handwritten to indicate that Marion and Elie Wiesel regret that they are unable to attend, providing their address (200 East 64, New York, NY 10021) and daytime phone number.

An invitation from President and Mrs. Obama for a reception held at The White House on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at four o'clock. The reception is on the occasion of the presentation of the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal. Attendees are directed to the Southeast Entrance.

This document is a program booklet for an inaugural dinner held on February 24, 2010, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The event honored the 2009 recipients of the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal. The booklet includes a welcome message from the Co-Chairmen of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, George Stevens, Jr. and Margo Lion, and outlines the evening's program, featuring toasts, a keynote address by Tony Kushner, and concluding remarks by Mary Schmidt Campbell. Detailed biographies of all 2009 medalists are provided, highlighting their significant contributions across various artistic and humanistic fields. The document also includes a dinner menu and an essay, "The Case for the Arts and Humanities," by Iowa Poet Laureate Marvin Bell, underscoring the importance of these fields to the nation.