Over the course of his years in the spotlight, Elvis Presley’s appearance and behavior drew criticism. When he rose to prominence in the 1950s, many worried that Elvis was a negative influence on young people. Though this concern lessened over time, particularly as other, more controversial groups rose to prominence, Elvis’ appearance still rankled some people. This included the person Elvis saw as the greatest living American, J. Edgar Hoover.
According to an FBI agent, J. Edgar Hoover wouldn’t have liked Elvis’ appearance
In 1970, Elvis visited the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. with the hopes of seeing Hoover.
“Presley indicated that he has long been an admirer of Mr. Hoover, and has read material prepared by the director, including Masters of Deceit, A Study of Communism, as well as J. Edgar Hoover on Communism,” FBI agent M.A. Jones wrote in a memo, per the Washington Post. “Presley...
According to an FBI agent, J. Edgar Hoover wouldn’t have liked Elvis’ appearance
In 1970, Elvis visited the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. with the hopes of seeing Hoover.
“Presley indicated that he has long been an admirer of Mr. Hoover, and has read material prepared by the director, including Masters of Deceit, A Study of Communism, as well as J. Edgar Hoover on Communism,” FBI agent M.A. Jones wrote in a memo, per the Washington Post. “Presley...
- 11/1/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1970, Elvis Presley visited the FBI headquarters during a visit to Washington. He was in the city to meet with Richard Nixon but decided to see if he could visit J. Edgar Hoover as well. While Hoover wasn’t in town, Elvis got a tour of the building. During the visit, he expounded on his possible utility to the agency. Elvis explained that even his appearance was part of a careful effort to grow closer to anti-establishment young people.
Elvis Presley told the FBI that his appearance had a purpose
When Elvis visited the FBI headquarters, he had wanted to meet with Hoover. He saw Hoover as the “greatest living American.” Though Hoover was not there, Elvis happily accepted a tour of the building by M.A. Jones, who wrote a memo to his boss, Thomas E. Bishop, after the visit.
“Presley’s sincerity and good intentions notwithstanding, he is certainly...
Elvis Presley told the FBI that his appearance had a purpose
When Elvis visited the FBI headquarters, he had wanted to meet with Hoover. He saw Hoover as the “greatest living American.” Though Hoover was not there, Elvis happily accepted a tour of the building by M.A. Jones, who wrote a memo to his boss, Thomas E. Bishop, after the visit.
“Presley’s sincerity and good intentions notwithstanding, he is certainly...
- 10/30/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
London, April 8 (Ians) While his India teammates are busy plying their trade in the slam-bang T20I cricket appearing for various Indian Premier League (Ipl) franchises, seasoned India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara struck a brilliant century batting for Sussex in the County Championship in England.
Pujara, who has taken over the captaincy on an interim basis following an injury to Tom Haine, scored a superb 163-ball 115 in the first innings for Sussex against Durham in a four-day clash at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove. This was his first century for his county club after being given the captaincy.
The right-hander batter anchored Sussex’s innings with a century as they posted 335 all out in response to Durham’s first innings score of 376 all out built on a solid opening stand of 142 runs between Az Lees (79) and Ma Jones (87). G Clark (47) and Bs McKinney (35) were the other major contributors to...
Pujara, who has taken over the captaincy on an interim basis following an injury to Tom Haine, scored a superb 163-ball 115 in the first innings for Sussex against Durham in a four-day clash at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove. This was his first century for his county club after being given the captaincy.
The right-hander batter anchored Sussex’s innings with a century as they posted 335 all out in response to Durham’s first innings score of 376 all out built on a solid opening stand of 142 runs between Az Lees (79) and Ma Jones (87). G Clark (47) and Bs McKinney (35) were the other major contributors to...
- 4/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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