Letter from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Elie Wiesel regarding a conference in Jordan

This letter, dated July 1, 2009, from Albina Jesuthasan to Professor Elie Wiesel, details the severe persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The author expresses gratitude for Wiesel's understanding of the Tamil plight and draws parallels to the Jewish nation's history of discrimination. Jesuthasan highlights the Sri Lankan government's violence, including the slaughter of 20,000 Tamil civilians and the indefinite detention of 300,000 Tamils in concentration camps. She reveals that four of her brothers and their families are among those detained, suffering from denied human rights, inadequate food, and harsh living conditions. She also mentions a brother whose teenage daughter is missing and details the historical grievances, such as the 1981 burning of the Jaffna Library, which fueled the Tamil struggle for a separate homeland. The letter concludes with an appeal to Professor Wiesel and his organization to advocate for justice for the oppressed Tamils.

This letter, dated February 5, 1999, is from Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity to Václav Havel, President of the Czech Republic. Wiesel thanks Havel for the invitation to this year's Forum 2000 and expresses relief at Havel's improved health. He confirms that both he and Marion Wiesel will be happy to attend the October 1999 conference and offers their support for Havel's endeavors. The letter concludes with warm wishes to Mrs. Havel and President Havel himself, signed by Elie Wiesel.

This document is an email invitation from Kevin Steinberg, Chief Operating Officer of World Economic Forum USA, to Professor Elie Wiesel. The invitation is for a traditional private Shabbat Dinner to be held on Friday, January 28, 2011, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011. The dinner will take place at Hotel Seehof, Room Palais Winga & Mitte, and aims to honor Nobel Laureates and distinguished representatives of the Government of Israel. The email specifies that all meals will be kosher and offers a vegetarian option upon request. Recipients are asked to RSVP by Friday, January 7, by clicking on a link or sending an email. Handwritten notes on the document indicate a potential acceptance and mention 'E', 'MW', and 'Daniel' as possible attendees.

This document is the program and information booklet for the "Freedom & Solidarity Forum," held in Caen, France, on June 4-5, 2014. The forum commemorates the 70th anniversary of D-Day and Operation Overlord, bringing together political, business, and thought leaders from American, Canadian, and European nations. Organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in France, the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, and the Caen-Normandy Memorial, the event aimed to discuss the legacy of D-Day and the Marshall Plan, strengthening transatlantic relations. Key topics included the legacy of Overlord in terms of freedom and solidarity, shared economic growth, freedom, security and transparency, reinventing the transatlantic economic alliance, and rethinking the economy of the future. The program details keynote speeches by prominent figures like John Kerry and Elie Wiesel, panel discussions, and receptions held at significant historical sites in Caen, such as the Abbaye-aux-Hommes and the Caen-Normandy Memorial. It also includes information about the organizing bodies, partners, and an honorary committee of notable ambassadors and leaders. The document emphasizes the historical significance of Normandy and Caen as a "City of Memory" tied to the WWII liberation.

Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell on June 24, 2003, expressing deep regret for being unable to fulfill a mission in Vienna that Powell had entrusted to him. He mentions that Ambassador Tom Miller, whom he describes as a fine member of the Foreign Service, likely conveyed his appreciation for Powell's message and President George Bush Sr.'s phone call. Wiesel explains that his inability to travel was due to a health emergency, as he ended up in an Intensive Care Unit at a Greek hospital instead of delivering a keynote address in Austria and concluding remarks in Jordan. He concludes by expressing a desire to meet soon, indicating there is much more to discuss.