Elvis purchased his famous Graceland mansion (along with the now infamous pink Cadillac for his mother) in 1957. In 1982, Priscilla opened Graceland to the public, claiming the funds were necessary to maintain the property. Today, Graceland is the second most-visited house in America after the White House, Highway 51 which runs in front of Graceland, was officially renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard.
On August 29, 1977, there was an attempt to steal Elvis' body, but it failed. Because of that, Vernon Presley received approval from the Memphis Adjustment Board to allow reinterment of Elvis and his mother Gladys Presley bodies to the Meditation Garden behind Graceland.
Andy Stankovich
Elvis The Voice
www.ElvisTheVoice.comOne of the world's great Elvis Presley tribute artists
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