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Letter of appreciation from Elie Wiesel on behalf of the United States Holocaust Memorial Counsel to President Ronald Reagan for approval to have the National Days of Remembrance commemoration at the White House, 05/04/1981
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Letter of appreciation from Elie Wiesel on behalf of the United States Holocaust Memorial Counsel to President Ronald Reagan for approval to have the National Days of Remembrance commemoration at the White House, 05/04/1981
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United States Holocaust Memorial Council
Office of the
Chairman
May 4, 1981
Files Alknd RR uply
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council,
I write to express our deep appreciation for your gracious approval
of our request to conduct the national Days of Remembrance commemo-
ration in the White House, and for your warm and moving participation
in the ceremony.
Your presence at the commemoration -- so soon after the
terrible injury inflicted upon you and the surgery you were
compelled to undergo -- was in itself a manifestation of your
commitment to the work of the Holocaust Memorial Council.
But those who were honored to be at the ceremony were conscious
of more than your presence. What we saw and heard was a man of
eloquence, of dignity, and of humanity. Your words came so
clearly from your heart, that they touched all of us in our
hearts.
As our nation's leader, you have our profound respect. As
a man, you have earned our gratitude and our affection.
Sincerely,
Ehe Elie Wiesel
The Honorable Ronald W. Reagan
The President of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20500
Suite 832, 425 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004
202-724-0779