23 Hidden Secrets You Never Knew About Elvis

Elvis Was Just A Regular Soldier

It is pretty well known that Elvis was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958. What you may not know is that after Presley was drafted, he refused an offer to join the Special Services, where he would have spent his time performing for other servicemen and living in special housing. By enlisting as a regular soldier, Elvis was able to win over many of the people who had previously seen him as a negative cultural influence.