Meeting of the Minds

Posted by Matt Cipriano | No Comments

Ever since I first read about it I have been a fan of the White House meeting between President Nixon and Elvis.
Here is the quick rundown:

On Dec. 21st, 1970 Elvis was on an American Airlines flight and felt it would be a good idea to write to President Nixon, telling him he wants to meet him, give him a gift and become an agent in the war on drugs (could I even make this up?).

Nixon and his people decide the meeting would be a good idea and accept.

At the meeting Elvis shows up in full Elvis regalia (sunglasses, large belt and what appears to be a velvet suit) gives Nixon a WWII Colt .45 revolver and some family photos. In return Nixon gives him a badge to the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (so he can be an agnet at large… He didn’t want an official title) presumably so he can battle against The Drug Culture, Hippie Element, the SDS, Black Panthers, etc. who see Elvis as their friend and not part of “the Establishment.”

Well, there are tons of web sites devoted to this meeting but a great one is up by the Nation Archives called When Nixon Met Elvis.
Definitely worth checking out

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