The Washington Institute's Scholar-Statesman Award Brochure featuring President William Jefferson Clinton

This is a congratulatory letter from President Ronald Reagan (and Nancy Reagan) to Professor Elie Wiesel, dated October 15, 1986, following his winning of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize. The letter praises Wiesel's dedication to remembering the victims of the Holocaust, including his own family members, and for ensuring the world does not forget the unspeakable crimes. It highlights Wiesel's role in promoting vigilance against evil and demonstrating humanity's capacity to resist, survive, remember, and prevail. The letter acknowledges that the award is not just for Wiesel, but for the countless silent victims of the Holocaust whose voices he embodies, recognizing his service to humanity and the cause of peace.

This document is the official program booklet for the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center on November 18, 2004. It outlines the full ceremony, including musical performances, remarks from various prominent figures such as former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter, as well as First Ladies Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, Barbara Bush, and Rosalynn Carter. The program details the order of events, from fanfares and announcements to a presentation of the key to the library. Additionally, it features an extensive list of individuals and organizations who supported the dedication, acknowledging their contributions. Brief biographies of many participants, performers, and speakers are provided, often highlighting their connections to the Clinton administration's initiatives or personal interactions with President Clinton. The document concludes by listing the Board of Directors of the William J. Clinton Foundation.

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.

This letter, dated January 7, 2015, from David G. Marwell, Museum Director & CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, is addressed to Mr. Elie Wiesel. The letter invites Mr. Wiesel to a conference for educators, sponsored by Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, focusing on using literature to teach about the Holocaust. The Museum expresses its desire to present Mr. Wiesel with the first 'Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Tribute Award' at this event, recognizing his profound contributions to understanding humanity and the tragic history of the Holocaust through his writing. The letter concludes by asking Mr. Wiesel to confirm his attendance.

This document is an invitation from Mrs. Annette Lantos for the Second Annual Presentation of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize, which honors Professor Elie Wiesel. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tishman Auditorium at the New School, located at 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY. The invitation includes RSVP instructions with an email address (alantos@lantosfoundation.org) and a phone number. A private reception with Professor Wiesel is noted to precede the main program. The first page contains handwritten notes indicating an 'URGENT' request for approval/changes by a specific date, with an 'OK' and date of '10.7.10', likely an internal approval. The document also features images of Tom Lantos and Elie Wiesel, alongside a quote from Elie Wiesel emphasizing the importance of defending those persecuted for their race, religion, or political views.

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.