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Elvis in DC
The young Elvis Presley performed on the Wilson Line in Washington, DC, in early 1956.
Here are excerpts form a memories of Washington, DC internet site. For full story text and photos, follow the link below:
The night of Saturday, March 23, 1956 has become the stuff of local legend. The most commonly-accepted version of events is that Elvis arrived at Pier 4 near Sixth and Water Streets SW to find that his fans had so mobbed the Mount Vernon that she was in danger of sinking. The police had forbidden the ship to sail, but, to forestall a riot, Elvis performed onboard the docked ship and created a sensation that brought his celebrity to critical mass. Washington was denied a second opportunity to witness his triumph because the next day's show was cancelled for "safety reasons".
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