Elvis Presley, who rocketed to stardom only the year before, received a Christmas card from Uncle Sam when he was drafted by the U.S. Army on this day in history, Dec. 20, 1957. "Dodging his civic ...

On September 1, 1957, Elvis Presley captivated audiences in Seattle and Tacoma with back-to-back performances that left a lasting impression on the Pacific Northwest. The rock ‘n’ roll icon first took ...

The King of Rock n' Roll rose above his humble start in life. He's still revered for his music and what he represents.

Elvis Presley made the down payment for his Graceland mansion on this day in history, March 19, 1957. "The King" made a $1,000 down payment in cash for the house, located outside Memphis, Tennessee, ...

Fans who experienced Elvis Presley perform at Memorial Stadium in August 1957 recall how the King looked and sounded as he gyrated across the stage at the peak of his career. However, Jackie Allen ...

Elvis purchased Graceland — the house, the barn and its 13.8 acres of land — on March 19, 1957, for $102,500. The home's Whitehaven location was relatively isolated and rural, unlike Elvis' previous ...

This story was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on March 29, 1957: Elvis Presley put on his golden slippers last night, cuddled his guitar, gyrated, and turned the International ...