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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2003-0259-F 2003-0259-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Public Liaison, White House Office of Series: Jeavons, Kathy, Files Subseries: OA/ID Number: 06272 Folder ID Number: 06272-078 Folder Title: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G O O O O living # must witness 1980 United States Holocaust Memorial Council United States Holocaust Memorial Council October 8, 1991 The Honorable George Bush President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: It was indeed an honor and a privilege to have been one of your representatives at Babi Yar, under the excellent leadership of your brother Jonathan. A simple thank you does not convey the depth of my appreciation for such an honor. I will remember it for a long time to come. While in Kiev, we saw exhibitions along the streets on the Jewish massacre at the Babi Yar ravine -- exhibits vividly depicting the truth of what happened then and what should be remembered. We heard statements admitting responsibility from Ukrainian leaders and Gorbachev's message declaring that antisemitism will no longer be tolerated in the U.S.S.R. We welcome these voices. Mr. President, I am grateful that the walls of lies and forgetfulness have cracked in the Soviet Union. It gives me hope that indeed a new world could be emerging, a world of tolerance and understanding that will build peace and good will for all. I remain deeply grateful to you, and your staff, who made this historic moment possible for me. Sincerely, Renamn Meed Benjamin Meed Chairman Days of Remembrance Committee 2000 L Street NW, Suite 588, Washington, D.C. 20036-4907, (202) 653-9220 OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- - COMMENTS TO: OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON - KATHY JEAVONS Date Due: Date of Event: FEBRUARY 27 APRIL 16/NEEDED MARCH 1 Subject: 1992 DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Requested by: KATHY JEAVONS FOR SARA BLOOMFIELD Background: COPY OF INCOMING REQUEST ATTACHED MAY WE PLEASE HAVE YOUR APPROVAL ON THIS MESSAGE? TELEPHONE CLEARANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED ASAP THANK YOU Signature: AMY ERBEN x2941 Date: FEBRUARY 27, 1992 Presidential Messages Old Executive Office Building Room 18 (202) 456-2941 Your Recommendation/Comments: change bloody to grievons SIGNATURE: KST DATE: 2/27/92 February 24, 1992 I am pleased to send greetings to all those who are gathered at the United States Capitol for the 1992 Days of Remembrance Ceremony. As this ceremony reminds us, each of us has a solemn obligation to help preserve the memory and the meaning of the Holocaust. Although we will be haunted forever by the horror of those dark and godless days, let us also remember the brave heroes and martyrs who fought against the evils of Nazism. Their courage and sacrifices must not only strengthen our faith in the goodness of man but also challenge and inspire us -- to denounce affronts to human life and dignity wherever and whenever they occur. Through their efforts to erect a Holocaust museum, the members of the United States Holocaust grienns Memorial Council are playing a leading role in efforts to teach younger generations about this deprovable bloody chapter in history. In so doing, Council members are also helping to show why we must not and will not tolerate bigrotry and hatred today -- be they in the form of racism, anti-Semitism, or anti-religious activity and slander. I commend the Council and its supporters for their commitment to this worthy cause, and I join with all of you in remembering and praying for the victims of the Holocaust. CALL SARA BLOOMFIELD FOR PICK UP 653-9220 GB/WJB/TD/SMG/pm CC: B.Butterfield-93/T.Donovan/CF EVENT: APR 16 DUE: MAR 1 Corres.#: 612289 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 1992 BB 1/23 MEMORANDUM FOR LINDA DEHART DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES FROM: KATHLEEN JEAVONS VS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC LIAISON SUBJECT: Presidential Message regarding April 26 - May, 1992 as the Days of Remembrance Every year the President issues a "Days of Remembrance" message to remind the American people of the importance of remembering the Holocaust. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council would appreciate another such letter for the upcoming commemorated days. They would also appreciate the message by March 1 to allow for planning appropriate activities with other federal agencies. Please call me or my assistant, Jennifer Morgan, on x7845 with questions and/or problems. Thanks. Clear finalmith NSO and OPL CF612289 dead? living we must witness 1980 United States Holocaust Memorial Council United States Holocaust Memorial Council Executive Director Karhy, PLs PLsipo November 18, 1991 BK Ms. Bobbie Kilberg Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison The White House OEOB #128 Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Bobbie: As you know, every year the President has issued a Days of Remembrance message to remind the American people of the importance of the Holocaust and to encourage remembrance nationwide. The recent Louisiana gubernatorial election and the President's forceful condemnation of David Duke certainly highlight the fact that the Holocaust continues to resonate in our public life. I am writing you well in advance of Days of Remembrance, which takes place from April 26 - May 3, 1992, in hopes that a Presidential message could be issued early enough this year for distribution to the other federal agencies in time for them to possibly plan some appropriate activity. In the past, the Departments of Education and Defense, working closely with the Council, have sponsored their own special commemorations. I thought that the President's remarks in the videotaped message which he did for the Museum were particularly effective in communicating the universal implications of the Holocaust. He said, "Here at the Museum we will learn that each of us bears responsibility for our actions -- and for our failure to act. Here, we will learn that we must intervene when we see evil arise. Here, we will learn more about the moral compass by which we must navigate our lives and by which countries will navigate the future. Bobbie, something along these lines, which 1S so meaningful to all Americans, would be perfect! 2000 L Street NW, Suite 588, Washington, D.C. 20036-4907, (202) 653-9220 Naturally, Marian Craig and I are ready to assist you or any of the President's staff in any way we can. Many thanks, once again for your support and assistance. June Sara Bloomfield Sincerely, SENT AGAIN 2/11 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR LINDA DEHART DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES FROM: KATHLEEN JEAVONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC LIAISON SUBJECT: Presidential Message regarding April 26 - May, 1992 as the Days of Remembrance Every year the President issues a "Days of Remembrance" message to remind the American people of the importance of remembering the Holocaust. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council would appreciate another such letter for the upcoming commemorated days. They would also appreciate the message by March 1 to allow for planning appropriate activities with other federal agencies. Please call me or my assistant, Jennifer Morgan, on x7845 with questions and/or problems. Thanks. JEN - msdsa message request 02/04/92 11:11 202 653 7134 USHMC 002 DO living Y 1980 United States Holocaust Memorial Council United States Holocaust Memorial Council Executive Director February 4, 1992 MEMORANDUM Kahy Foraction FOR TO: Bobbie Kilberg Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison FROM: Sara Bloomfield Executive Director RE: Presidential Message for Days of Remembrance Bobbie, you may recall that I wrote you on November 18 (attached) to request that the President issue his annual Days of Remembrance message as soon as possible so that we could send it to other federal agencies and interested institutions in time to allow them to plan their own commemorations. As you know, this is an important opportunity for the Council to broaden its outreach, and we would be most grateful for your assistance in this critical matter. Many thanks. Attachment 2000 L Street NW, Suite 588, Washington, D.C. 20036-4907, (202) 653-9220 02/04/92 11:12 202 653 7134 USHMC $ 003 # 1980 United States Holocairt Memorial Council United States Holocaust Memorial Council Executive Director November 18, 1991 Ms. Bobbie Kilberg Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison The White House OEOB #128 Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Bobbie: As you know, every year the President has issued a Days of Remembrance message to remind the American people of the importance of the Holocaust and to encourage remembrance nationwide. The recent Louisiana gubernatorial election and the President's forceful condemnation of David Duke certainly highlight the fact that the Holocaust continues to resonate in our public life. I am writing you well in advance of Days of Remembrance, which takes place from April 26 - May 3, 1992, in hopes that a Presidential message could be issued early enough this year for distribution to the other federal agencies in time for them to possibly plan some appropriate activity. In the past, the Departments of Education and Defense, working closely with the Council, have sponsored their own special commemorations I thought that the President's remarks in the videotaped message which he did for the Museum were particularly effective in communicating the universal implications of the Holocaust. He said, "Here at the Museum we will learn that each of us bears responsibility for our actions -- and for our failure to act. Here, we will learn that we must intervene when we see evil arise. Here, we will learn more about the moral compass by which we must navigate our lives and by which countries will navigate the future." Bobbie, something along these lines, which is SO meaningful to all Americans, would be perfect! 2000 L Street NW, Suite 588, Washington, D.C. 20036-4907, (202) 653-9220 02/04/92 11:12 202 653 7134 USHMC $ 004 Naturally, Marian Craig and I are ready to assist you or any of the President's staff in any way we can. Many thanks, once again for your support and assistance. Jaio Sara Bloomfield Sincerely, Tel: (212) 239-4230 Fax: (212) 279-2926 From Holocaust- to New Life! American Gathering/Federation of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Gll LAL АХЦЦ LIGGAL! BENJAMIN MEED 122 WEST 30TH STREET SUITE 205 NEW YORK, N.Y. 10001 President March 6, 1992 The Hon. Bobbie Greene Kilberg Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Public Liaison The White House Room 128 Washington DC 20500 Dear Bobbie, / want to thank you with all my heart for giving me such a warm reception yesterday while / was in your office. You made me feel so proud to be an American. / also want to thank you for taking me into Bill Kristol's office. It was a pleasure meeting him. We have already ordered a leather-bound copy of our National Registry "Book of Names" for the President, and eagerly look forward to your letting us know the possibility of a personal presentation. Permit me again to tell you that our National Registry now has close to 80,000 individual records which will be transferred to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to be preserved for posterity. It was only ten years ago that President Bush, then The Vice President, on the steps of the Capitol, presented the key to the future Museum to the Holocaust survivors. We have all come a long way since then. Thank you again, and with best personal regards, / am Sincerely yours Meal