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'''Elvis Aaron <ref>Presley's middle name is also spelled "Aron", as this spelling was intended to be parallel to the spelling of Presley's stillborn brother Jesse Garon. However, the State of [[Mississippi]] spelled it as "Aaron" on Presley's birth certificate, which was revealed to Presley and he chose to adopt the spelling of "Aaron"; this is also the spelling that appears on Presley's tombstone. [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elvis-Presley#Additional-Information.]</ref><ref>[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/article-aron-or-aaron.shtml Presley had it changed to Aaron to match the Biblical spelling of the name.]</ref> Presley''', popularly known by his first name '''Elvis''',  (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician, actor and performer. Presley became an essential figure of [[rock and roll]] and sang [[rock music]], rockabilly, [[Country music|country]], [[blues]], and [[Gospel music|gospel]]. He has become an American cultural icon and a major figure in American popular culture. Presley is often known as "'''The King of Rock n' Roll'''" or simply "'''The King"'''  (Presley preferred the latter epithet not be used as he stated that only [[Jesus Christ]] is King<ref>https://youtu.be/JEZpSFnDxRg</ref>).  Since his death, Presley has been referenced in many songs, books, movies, television shows and other forms of media, and his legacy has generated tremendous revenue from sales of his works to tours of Graceland, which confirms his continuing cultural relevance. Much of [[Las Vegas]] culture today is inspired by Presley.  

'''Elvis Aaron <ref>Presley's middle name is also spelled "Aron", as this spelling was intended to be parallel to the spelling of Presley's stillborn brother Jesse Garon. However, the State of [[Mississippi]] spelled it as "Aaron" on Presley's birth certificate, which was revealed to Presley and he chose to adopt the spelling of "Aaron"; this is also the spelling that appears on Presley's tombstone. [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elvis-Presley#Additional-Information.]</ref><ref>[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/article-aron-or-aaron.shtml Presley had it changed to Aaron to match the Biblical spelling of the name.]</ref> Presley''', popularly known by his first name '''Elvis''',  (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician, actor and performer. Presley became an essential figure of [[rock and roll]] and sang [[rock music]], rockabilly, [[Country music|country]], [[blues]], and [[Gospel music|gospel]]. He has become an American cultural icon and a major figure in American popular culture. Presley is often known as "'''The King of Rock n' Roll'''" or simply "'''The King"'''  (Presley preferred the latter epithet not be used as he stated that only [[Jesus Christ]] is King<ref>https://youtu.be/JEZpSFnDxRg</ref>).  Since his death, Presley has been referenced in many songs, books, movies, television shows and other forms of media, and his legacy has generated tremendous revenue from sales of his works to tours of Graceland, which confirms his continuing cultural relevance. Much of [[Las Vegas]] culture today is inspired by Presley.  

'''''Presley was a [[conservative]] who opposed the [[liberal]] culture around him'''''.<ref>https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2002/08/16/elvis-presley-conservative-thats-what-n208106</ref> Elvis Presley also opposed an initial thought for his wife Priscilla to have an [[abortion]] of her unexpected pregnancy who became their daughter Lisa Marie.<ref>https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/elvis-presley-reacted-priscilla-presley-considered-abortion.html/</ref>

'''''Presley was a [[conservative]] and long-life Republican and Republican supporter who opposed the [[liberal]] culture around him'''''.<ref>https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2002/08/16/elvis-presley-conservative-thats-what-n208106</ref><ref>https://www.benvaughn.com/elvis-presley-a-republican-icon/</ref> Elvis Presley also opposed an initial thought for his wife Priscilla to have an [[abortion]] of her unexpected pregnancy who became their daughter Lisa Marie.<ref>https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/elvis-presley-reacted-priscilla-presley-considered-abortion.html/</ref>

On December 21, 1970, Presley met with President [[Richard Nixon]] at the [[White House]] as initiated by Presley's six-page letter offering to help oppose "the drug culture, the [[hippie]] elements, the [[SDS]], [[Black Panthers]] etc."<ref>https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/nixon-met-elvis/main.php?page=0</ref>  During their meeting Presley "stressed his love of his country and told Nixon he was 'on your side.' He also said he had been studying 'communist brainwashing' and that the [[Beatles]] had been 'a real force for anti-[[American]] spirit.'"<ref name="Guardian">https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/oct/14/popandrock2</ref> The picture of this meeting is requested more from the National Archives than even the [[U.S. Constitution]].<ref name="Guardian"/>

On December 21, 1970, Presley met with President [[Richard Nixon]] at the [[White House]] as initiated by Presley's six-page letter offering to help oppose "the drug culture, the [[hippie]] elements, the [[SDS]], [[Black Panthers]] etc."<ref>https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/nixon-met-elvis/main.php?page=0</ref>  During their meeting Presley "stressed his love of his country and told Nixon he was 'on your side.' He also said he had been studying 'communist brainwashing' and that the [[Beatles]] had been 'a real force for anti-[[American]] spirit.'"<ref name="Guardian">https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/oct/14/popandrock2</ref> The picture of this meeting is requested more from the National Archives than even the [[U.S. Constitution]].<ref name="Guardian"/>

Presley has been inducted into four music halls of fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1971, and was nominated for fourteen [[Grammy Award]]s, winning three, all for gospel songs (ironically, though considered "The King of Rock and Roll", he never won a Grammy Award in a competitive rock category). He has also earned more than thirty number one hits, including the posthumous remix of "A Little Less Conversation". He also had ten #1 albums, tying him with [[Bruce Springsteen]] for number of #1 albums; only [[the Beatles]] (19) and [[Jay-Z]] (12) have more.

Presley has been inducted into four music halls of fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1971, and was nominated for fourteen [[Grammy Award]]s, winning three, all for gospel songs (ironically, though considered "The King of Rock and Roll", he never won a Grammy Award in a competitive rock category). He has also earned more than thirty number one hits, including the posthumous remix of "A Little Less Conversation". He also had ten #1 albums, tying him with [[Bruce Springsteen]] for number of #1 albums; only [[the Beatles]] (19) and [[Jay-Z]] (12) have more.

Presley is one of the most important popular culture icons of the twentieth century, and the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. He was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country music and [[rhythm and blues]].<ref>http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc19754/m1/</ref>  

Presley is one of the most important popular culture icons of the twentieth century, and the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. He was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country music and [[rhythm and blues]].<ref>http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc19754/m1/</ref>

 

==Early life==

==Early life==

Vernon Elvis Presley (April 10, 1916- June 26, 1979) was the father of Elvis Presley. He was born in Fulton, Mississippi. He was born to Jesse D. McClowell Presley and Minnie Mae Hood. He married Gladys Presley (born Gladys Love Smith; April 25, 1912- August 14, 1958) on June 17, 1933 in Verona, Mississippi. Presley was born in a two-room house without running water or electricity in East Tupelo, [[Mississippi]] to Gladys Love and Vernon Presley. Presley's identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn 35 minutes before him. Presley's mother Gladys almost died from the birth and both were taken to the hospital. The Presley family lived in near-poverty during the early years of Presley's life. They were on [[welfare]] and got help from their neighbors. Vernon supported the family by working different odd jobs. Despite living in poverty, Presley benefited from a closely knit family. On May 25, 1938 Vernon was sentenced for three years in the Mississippi State Penitentiary for check [[forgery]]. During the brief time Vernon spent in prison, Gladys and Presley had to temporarily live with Gladys' in-laws next door. Vernon was released on February 6, 1939 on account of good behavior.

Vernon Elvis Presley (April 10, 1916- June 26, 1979) was the father of Elvis Presley. He was born in Fulton, Mississippi. He was born to Jesse D. McClowell Presley and Minnie Mae Hood. He married Gladys Presley (born Gladys Love Smith; April 25, 1912- August 14, 1958) on June 17, 1933 in Verona, Mississippi. Presley was born in a two-room house without running water or electricity in East Tupelo, [[Mississippi]] to Gladys Love and Vernon Presley. Presley's identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn 35 minutes before him. Presley's mother Gladys almost died from the birth and both were taken to the hospital. The Presley family lived in near-poverty during the early years of Presley's life. They were on [[welfare]] and got help from their neighbors. Vernon supported the family by working different odd jobs. Despite living in poverty, Presley benefited from a closely knit family. On May 25, 1938 Vernon was sentenced for three years in the Mississippi State Penitentiary for check [[forgery]]. During the brief time Vernon spent in prison, Gladys and Presley had to temporarily live with Gladys' in-laws next door. Vernon was released on February 6, 1939 on account of good behavior.