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Elie Wiesel

Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel (1928-2016) was a Romanian-born Holocaust survivor who later became a Nobel Prize-winning author, professor, and political activist.

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Auschwitz survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel 1928 - 2016

Auschwitz survivor's home vandalized

Auschwitz survivor's home vandalized

Romanian police have opened an inquiry into anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on the home of Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel.
CrimeAugust 5, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a wreath laying ceremony during her visit to the concentration camp Dachau

Merkel honored for Holocaust memory efforts

Merkel honored for Holocaust memory efforts

Merkel has been awarded the Holocaust Memorial Museum's highest honor for her help preserving memories of the Holocaust.
HistoryApril 25, 2017
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Tributes pour in for Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel

Tributes pour in for Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel

Israel's Holocaust memorial officials and Prime Minister Netanyahu paid tribute to Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. The philosopher, speaker, playwright and professor died Saturday at the age of 87.
July 3, 201602:19 min
Elie Wiesel Holocaust Überlebender

World mourns Elie Wiesel

World mourns Elie Wiesel

The Nobel peace laureate was best known for his book "Night" about his experiences at the Nazi death camp in Auschwitz.
July 2, 2016
Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel

The man who dedicated his life to making sure the Holocaust is not forgotten turns 80.
September 30, 2008
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