Letter from Secretary of Defense William J. Perry to Elie Wiesel

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Letter from Secretary of Defense William J. Perry to Elie Wiesel

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February 24, 1995

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Perry, William J.
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Wiesel, Elie

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William J. Perry, the Secretary of Defense, writes to Elie Wiesel to express his sincere thanks for a copy of Wiesel's book "Night/Dawn/Day" and its generous inscription. Perry conveys deep gratitude for Wiesel's thoughtfulness. He commends Wiesel's writings for powerfully addressing global challenges to peace and freedom, noting the continued relevance of "Night," even 40 years after its creation. Perry also references a shared speakers' platform in Miami and looks forward to future encounters. The letter indicates an enclosure.

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NJ Avenue NW, Washington, DC, USA
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Boston
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English
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EWG_1498_01_25-25
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