On this day in history, Dec. 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 20, 2022
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. Â
"Dodging his civic duty was never even a consideration for the Tupelo, Mississippi-born singer," according to Biography.com.
"Despite his status as the king of rock . . .
