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    • Jan 4, 1957
    The Memphis draft board gives Elvis Presley a pre-induction physical examination, which he passes
    Jan 8, 1957
    As Elvis Presley celebrates his 22nd birthday at home, the Army announces that he has passed his pre-induction physical exam
    Apr 1, 1957
    A group of RCA recording artists departs for a tour of U.S. military bases in Germany. Making the trip: Jim Reeves, The Browns, Hank Locklin, Janis Martin and Del Wood
    Nov 11, 1957
    Elvis Presley performs on Veterans Day at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ironically, it becomes his last show before his own induction into the Army
    Dec 14, 1957
    The World War II picture "The Bridge On The River Kwai" debuts in theaters. It will be mentioned in The Statler Brothers' 1977 country hit "The Movies"
    Dec 17, 1957
    Recruiters offer Elvis Presley special status for his expected military enlistment. He turns it down
    Dec 19, 1957
    Elvis Presley receives his draft notice from Milton Bowers, of the Memphis Draft Board. Bowers calls him personally, rather than sending the notice through the mail
    Dec 24, 1957
    Elvis Presley writes to the draft board, requesting a deferment so that he can film "King Creole" for Paramount
    Dec 26, 1957
    The military draft board grants a deferment to Elvis Presley so that he can film "King Creole" for Paramount
    Mar 24, 1958
    Elvis Presley is sworn into the U.S. Army in Memphis, Tennessee



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