Holocaust Memorial Museum Dedication
“In Memoriam” 2016 continues with Nobel Laureate, peace activist and holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. He died earlier this year at the age of 87. In April of 1993, Mr. Wiesel spoke at the ded…
4,322 views“In Memoriam” 2016 continues with Nobel Laureate, peace activist and holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. He died earlier this year at the age of 87. In April of 1993, Mr. Wiesel spoke at the ded…
4,322 viewsFormer President Bill Clinton and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel spoke at an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Holocaust Museum. Both recalled the dedication ceremony for the museum,…
4,626 viewsPresident Obama spoke at the annual commemoration of the Holocaust and the Holocaust Museum. In his speech he announced a plan that would allow the U.S. to impose sanctions against foreign e…
2,256 viewsPresident Obama participated in the Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony. In his remarks he warned against the dangers of silence, urging people to resist the urge to turn away from scenes…
561 viewsA memorial service was held in Statuary Hall to honor Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Tom Lantos (D-CA) who died on February 11, 2008, in Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland. Mem…
2,030 viewsCongressional leaders and President Bush paid tribute to the Dalai Lama, praised his message of non-violence and compassion, and presented him with the Congressional Gold Medal. Several spea…
791 views28th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Award Ceremony. Presenters included Tim Russert, Dan Rather, Katie Couric, Bill Small, Soledad O’Brien, John Stewart, Elie Weisel, Bob Woodruff, …
1,643 viewsMr. Carroll and others talked about his book, Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History, published by Houghton Mifflin. The book traces the element of anti-Semitism in the Cath…
2,947 viewsA rally was held on the National Mall before the U.S. Capitol to raise public awareness of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to put public pressure on the administration to take act…
1,158 viewsHolocaust survivors and their families gathered at the U.S. Holocaust Museum to remember the ordeal, commemorate the dead, and pay tribute to those that survived. Speakers also talked about …
647 viewsOn the 60th anniversary of the uprising in the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw, participants paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and the bravery of those involved in the uprising. They also…
391 viewsMr. Wiesel discussed the Holocaust, human rights, and his writing. He also talked about terrorism and the threat it posed to future peace. Following his remarks he responded to questions and…
137 viewsPresident Clinton, President Havel, and Mr. Wiesel talked about world leadership, promotion of democracy, human rights, and America’s role in shaping global policy. Following Mr. Havel’s rem…
140 viewsMarvin Kalb moderated a panel discussion at the National Press Club on terrorism, international efforts to combat terrorism, and the methods used to fight the battle. The event was titled "I…
79 viewsPoliticians, religious leaders and community activists spoke outside the U.S. Capitol about the current crisis in the Middle East and offering support for Israel’s efforts to combat Palestin…
1,227 viewsThe World Economic Forum held it’s annual meeting in New York City, where participants discussed world security and vulnerability against terrorism. They also discussed developing countries …
155 viewsPresident Bush and others gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to remember victims of the Holocaust. The ceremony included music and tributes to survivors and victims.
385 viewsGuest speaker, Elie Wiesel talked about the violence of the 20th Century and how indifference had led to many of the atrocities of the century, including the Holocaust and the crisis in the …
482 viewsNobel laureate Elie Wiesel spoke to graduates about the power and role of education in overcoming fanaticism, bigotry and hate. He urged the graduates to always have compassion to avoid indi…
286 viewsScholars, journalists, and celebrities gathered to oppose the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They argued that the public had been ignored by politicians seeking to further their own …
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