America lost one of its true cultural icons when Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977. Hailed as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Presley was born on Jan. 8, 1935. If Presley were alive today, he would be ...
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will recognize the influence of the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley (1935–1977), on American life, history and culture with two exhibitions in 2010. ...