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Elvis 1958: June-July-August
Bélard, Paul F.
(2025)
Linden Press
, Greenlawn (NY)
paperback
, 214 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8-2912-7542-9
| Category: | Reference |
| Language: | English |
| Description: |
This book covers the period June-July-August of 1958. His basic training completed on Saturday May 31st, Elvis left Fort Hood early in the morning on his way to Memphis where he would spend a two-week leave. On June 10th, he went to Nashville for a recording session. It would be his last session for nearly two years. After his return to Fort Hood, Elvis was allowed to live off base because one of his parents was classified as dependent. He rented a house in Killeen, a town close to Fort Hood. On August 8th, Elvis' ailing mother was moved to the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. The 12th he was granted an emergency leave and flew to Memphis. His mother passed away on the 14th. The funeral took place the next day. On the 24th, a devastated Elvis returned to Fort Hood. Source: book back cover. |
| Review(s): |
Review (combined review with "Elvis 1958: April-May") on Elvis Day By Day ... (External reviews are copyright of the reviewer/website owner. Inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.) |
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Cover, info and description : various sources |
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