70th Anniversary of Israel celebration in Washington DC, at Mellon Auditorium on May 14th, 2018

The Ambassador of Israel to the United States, Ron Dermer, is hosting Israel’s 70th Independence Day, by honoring 70 Americans (and groups) who have made valuable contributions to Israel and its alliance with the United States. I have been given the privilege to accept the honor on my father’s behalf. Some of the other honorees are listed below, followed by the invitation letter. I will one of a thousand in attendance.

30 are listed below. For the remaining four, along with short biographies and their contributions to Israel, go to: https://www.facebook.com/ambdermer/

 Leon Uris
Robert F. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Senator Joe Lieberman
Ruth Wisse
Senator Robert F. Wagner
Jack Kemp
Arthur Goldberg
Daniel Inouye
Jeane Kirkpatrick
George Shultz
Harry S. Truman
Bob and Myra Kraft
Elie Wiesel
Fiorello LaGuardia, Ed Koch, and Rudy Giuliani
Martin Peretz
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson
Haim and Cheryl Saban
Emma Lazarus
Michael Bloomberg
Senator “Scoop” Jackson
Albert Einstein
Leonard Bernstein
Elmo “Bud” Zumwalt, Jr.
Frank Sinatra

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Dear Mr. Uris,

Every year, the Embassy of Israel hosts an annual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration in Washington, D.C. This year will be of particular significance as we celebrate 70 years of Israel’s Independence. In special recognition of Israel’s 70 years, we plan to recognize 70 Americans or groups of Americans who have made a uniquely valuable contribution to Israel or its alliance with the United States.

It is with great pleasure that we write to inform you we will be honoring your father, Leon Uris. In addition to honoring him at the event, he will be feature in a printed book which will be distributed to all guest at the event. We would be delighted if you, or a member of your family, are able to join us in Washington, D.C. on the evening of May 14, 2018, on behalf of your father.

Sincerely,
Ron Dermer
Ambassador of Israel to the United States

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