Request to Reprint Elie Wiesel's Letter for a Holocaust Memoir

This letter, dated December 23, 1986, is from President Ronald Reagan to Elie Wiesel. President Reagan accepts Wiesel's resignation as Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, effective December 5, 1986. He expresses gratitude for Wiesel's efforts and leadership, noting that Wiesel will continue to serve as a member of the Council. Reagan highlights Wiesel's significant contributions to the establishment of the United States Holocaust Museum and emphasizes the importance of remembering the Holocaust, citing Wiesel's work as a 'gift of remembrance' to overcome hatred and indifference. The letter concludes with appreciation for Wiesel's contributions and best wishes for the future.

William Mc Cormick was a sergeant in the 15th Reconnaissance Group, attached to Seventh Army Headquarters. He entered Dachau one day after the initial liberation and stayed for two days. He gives a very powerful description of the physical and mental condition of the survivors; bodies in boxcars and in piles on the ground, and human ashes in boxes near the crematorium. He reports that the Nazis killed 30,000 prisoners the week before liberation. He describes his reaction as well as that of others in his unit, and the lasting effect that what he saw in Dachau had on him. Interviewee: MC CORMICK, William Date: January 11, 1988

This document consists of a typed transcription and a handwritten version of a letter from Bill Clinton to Elie, dated November 5, 2005. Clinton apologizes for the delay in replying to Elie's letter about a speech he gave in Las Vegas. He explains he was attempting to obtain a transcript of his remarks. Clinton addresses a controversial statement made during the speech, where he reportedly said that if Palestinians in Gaza had no way in or out, Gaza would "look like" an overcrowded concentration camp, following a compliment to PM Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan. He acknowledges this as a "bad mistake" he will not repeat, and expresses his intent to clarify his opinions. Clinton concludes by thanking Elie for bringing the matter to his attention and sends regards to Marion.

This document is a letter addressed to President George W. Bush from an unnamed author. The author expresses thoughts on the Presidency and President Bush, revealing that they are working on the third volume of their memoirs, which will include a chapter on the events of 9/11 and the situation in the Middle East, connecting it to the 'unprecedented war against terrorism'. The letter mentions previous cordial meetings with President Bush, recalling a dinner idea discussed in a Rotunda that stemmed from a conversation started in Houston. Acknowledging the President's demanding schedule, the author still requests an opportunity for another meeting.

This document is a program for "An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance" held at Chapman University on April 16, 2015. The event, presented by the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music, Department of Theatre, and the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, featured a series of performances, readings, and reflections. Highlights included a welcome by Dr. Daniele Struppa, musical excerpts by various composers performed by artists such as Iman Khosrowpour and Summer Hassan, and readings from the works of Elie Wiesel by students and faculty. The program also included a lighting of commemorative candles and reflections by Dr. Marilyn Harran and Dr. Gail Stearns, with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel present as a Distinguished Presidential Fellow. The document details biographies of the speakers, performers, and production team, emphasizing the event's focus on memory, justice, and human rights in the context of the Holocaust, commemorating the millions who perished and honoring survivors and liberators.