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Elvis Receives His Army Draft Notice In December 1957, as the year drew to a close, Elvis Presley received official notification that he was subject to the United States military draft. The notice arrived amid one of the most commercially successful periods of his career, with hit records, successful films, and sold-out performances continuing through the end of the year. Although deferments were available to some entertainers, no special exemption was pursued at that time, and the notice immedi

Elvis Is Inducted into the U.S. Army On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was formally inducted into the United States Army in Memphis, Tennessee. Early that morning, he reported to the draft board and was sworn in as a private before being transported by bus to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, for initial processing. The induction was closely followed by the press, with photographers and reporters documenting the moment as Elvis transitioned from civilian life into military service. Despite his fame, he ent