20 Dec 2022 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

Despite status as the nation’s most famous pop-culture icon, Presley appeared as dutiful as millions of other young American men in fulfilling his draft obligations.

He declined an offer to join Special Services, which would have allowed him to spend his days in the Army performing for troops around the world.

Presley "told reporters that serving in the Army was ‘a duty I’ve got to fill and I’m going to do it,’"

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