On this day in history, on December 20, 1957, Elvis was drafted into the US Army

Elvis Presley made the down payment for Graceland on March 19, 1957. The home is preserved just as "The King" left it. Eivis Presley died in the master bathroom of the property in 1957. Graceland is preserved as Presley's home.

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person. Presley picked up the draft notice while awaiting Christmas at his home in Graceland.