The President of the United States Meets the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Do you recognize this famous photograph? This image of President Richard Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley in the Oval...
President Nixon Meets with Elvis Presley in the Oval Office
- Photographer
- Oliver F. Atkins
- Date of Work
- December 21, 1970
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
President Nixon Meets with Elvis Presley in the Oval Office
In this photograph by Oliver F. Atkins, President Richard M. Nixon and American musician Elvis Presley pose for a photo in the Oval Office on December 21, 1970. Out of concern for the country, Presley wrote President Nixon a letter suggesting he be appointed a Federal Agent at Large and requested a meeting. Nixon agreed to meet Presley and, during the visit, gave him a federal narcotics badge. In turn, Presley gifted the president a pistol and some family photos for hosting the meeting.
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