By: Sofia Serrano-Kirk November 8,2013 4th hour Elvis Presley By: Sofia Serrano-Kirk November 8,2013 4th hour

Young life In Tupelo, Mississippi, shortly before dawn, in a two-room house built by her husband, Vernon Presley, and her brother-in-law, Gladys Presley gives birth to twin sons. The first, Jessie Garon, is born. The second, Elvis Aaron, is born alive and healthy. Elvis would be their only child. He was born on January 8, 1935 On January 19,1953 like all young Americans men at the time all men were required to register for the military. Elvis entered the military on March 24, 1978 and had spent three days at the Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station. He left active duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on March 5, 1960 and received his discharge from the Army reserve on March 23,1964 March 6, 1974

Interesting Facts He made his first movie when he was 21, and the movie was Love Me Tend. He made 31 one movies He was know as the King of rock and roll Presley hit the charts as a rock 'n roll rebel in the 1950s. His 9 September 1956 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show

Top ten movies King Creole (1958) Jailhouse Rock (1957) Loving You (1957) Flaming Star (1960) Wild in the Country (1961) Viva Las Vegas 91964) Follow That Dream (1962) Kid Galahad (1962) Love Me Tender (1956) Change of Habit (1969)

Elvis’s Top Ten Hits All Shook Up – Topped American Chart for eight weeks form April 13, 1957 Love Me Tender – Released October 6 1956 after being recorded for a 20th centaury film. Stayed at number one in the billboard top 100 for two weeks. Hound Dog – Originally recorded by Willie Mae “Big Mama” and stayed on charts for 14 weeks. This song is listed as 19 in Rolling Stones ‘500 Greatest songs of all time. Presley's version sold an estimate of 10million copies worldwide. Jailhouse Rock – This song saw global success and coincided with the release of Presley's motion picture of the same name. Heartbreaker Hotel – Was first to be recorded when Presley moved to new record label RCA victor. It ginned him his first ever number one pop record and became his first record to sell a million making it the best single of 1956, Are You Lonesome To-Night? – When performed lie Presley was known to add humor to the tune. Suspicious Minds – After a commercial campaign by Mark James fell flat the song handed to Elvis and became number one in 1969. Viva Las Vegas - This upbeat track delivered on many levels, never falling to get you at least toe-topping along. This song was recorded for his film of the same name. Don’t – Presley’s 11th number one hit in America ‘ Don’t is one his biggest ballads around, but doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think his name. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear – Sales of the stuffed animal shot up after the release o this song and once again Presley took number one this time for seven straight weeks.

Family Elvis married Pricilla Presley. Pricilla was Born May 24, 1945 in Brooklyn New York she is now 68 years old. Elvis married Pricilla at age 24 and she was 21. His first and only child Lisa Marie Presley is a songwriter and singer. Lisa was born in Memphis Tennessee on February 1, 1968, she is at the age 45.

Death Elvis Presley died on August 16,1977 in Memphis Elvis died at ate 42 and the cause was heart attack Elvis’s was originally buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis Tennessee. A group of men tried to steal Elvis’s coffin, his parents grave sites were also at risk. In October 1977 the family was moved to Graceland they were re-interred in the Meditation Garden which had created during the mid-1960s as a place for a quiet reflection. He buried underneath a angel structure.

Things to see of Elvis You can go to Tupelo Mississippi which was where Elvis was born and grew up for 13 years. You can see where Elvis took his first breath and the church where Elvis first sang. Take an unforgettable journey through Elvis Presley’s rock’n’roll house. Learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. This legendary rock’n’roll pilgrimage will show you why Elvis lives. You can also visit Graceland and experience two new exhibits – “Elvis’ Hawaii concerts, Movies, and More!” and “Elvis Live from Vegas” which explores various sides of Elvis.

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