Whatever u do dont touch his hair! On January 8th, 1957, a press conference confirmed millions of music lovers worst fears: that Elvis Presley would soon be drafted into military service. For the next 14 months - at which point his induction took place - countless Elvis fans became consumed with panic and spent much of their time speculating about the King of Rock n Rolls future, some even aiming for the top by sending urgent mail to the White House in an effort to keep Elvis away from harm. The following letter, sent to President Eisenhower in 1958, was written by three female fans seemingly resigned to their idols U.S. Army induction but not to suspected changes to his physical appearance.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:02:23 +0000