American singer and actor Elvis Presley served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 after being drafted to serve in the military as an active duty soldier for two years. At the time of his enlistment, he …

Nov 24, 2009 · On December 20, 1957, while spending the Christmas holidays at Graceland, his newly purchased Tennessee mansion, rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the …

Dec 20, 2024 · Story by Lori Acken • 1y On Dec. 20, 1957, Elvis Presley traded his status as “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” for that of general inductee when he was drafted into the U.S. Army.

Dec 20, 2023 · Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

Elvis, along with 142,245 other American men in 1958, had simply gotten caught up in the Cold War Draft. Elvis had dutifully registered for the Selective Service 11 days after his 18 th birthday in …

Nov 8, 2025 · Presley was drafted into the United States Army in December 1957; on March 24, 1958, he entered the Army at the Memphis draft board. Presley was filmed as he was given an Army …

At Christmas time in 1957, Elvis Presley received the sudden and disheartening news that he would soon be drafted into the U.S. Army. Although he had many times declared publicly that he was willing …

On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was finally inducted, starting his day as the King of Rock and Roll, but ending it as a lowly buck private in the United States Army.

December 20, 1957. Elvis received his draft notice at his mansion, Graceland, in Memphis, TN. Despite outcry from his fans, he was sworn in as an army private on March 24, 1958. The King of Rock and …

Dec 20, 2023 · Elvis Presley signs autograph book of fan as he lugs duffle bag down gangway of transport after arrival at Bremerhaven, Germany on Oct. 1, 1958. Presley will complete his army …