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Rock Almanac: December 20, 2008
- Posted on Dec 20th 2008 8:00AM by Gaylord Fields
On This Date in 1957: Elvis Presley receives his draft notice requesting that he report for service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Almanac Advises for December 20: "Not just frontline infantrymen are essential when assembling an army. The role of support personnel is just as important for any military effort, including those needed for keeping up morale."
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J. Scott
Great article Spinner.com!
Elvis was (personally) served with his Draft Notice at his residency at Graceland (with his Mother and Father present).
Needless to say, it RUINED their Christmas and contributed to the premature death of Elvis' Mother Gladys Love Presley.
Unlike every other "celebrity", of his generation, Elvis REFUSED to go into the Military and "entertain" the troops. Elvis went in like every other man, served his Country - did an outstanding job, and came out a better man for it.
Elvis does not get enough credit for these facts...or for many other facts/accomplishments that Elvis was involved with over his (long) career.
Anyway, MERRY CHRISTMAS to Jeff Schrembs.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to ElvisCollectorWorldwide.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to www.ElvisCollector.info.
Lastly, MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone @ Spinner.com and to all the members of Spinner.com!
joeandann
yaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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