16. Elvis Presley Wrote To Nixon Asking To Become A "Federal Agent In The War On Drugs"... And The President Met Him And Expressed Regret That "The King" Couldn't Work At The White House
One of the most unlikely friendships in history was struck up on December 21, 1970, when President Nixon met rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley in the Oval Office. Presley asked to meet the President in order to personally deliver a hand-written letter in which he asked to become a federal agent in order to fight for the US in the so-called "War on Drugs". After meeting Presley, Nixon was convinced of the singer's sincerity and "The King" received his badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs later that day. In fact, Nixon was so impressed with Presley that he later expressed regret that a place on the White House staff could not be found for the rock star as he believed the singer had a lot to offer the government. Bizarre...
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One of the most unlikely friendships in history was struck up on December 21, 1970, when President Nixon met rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley in the Oval Office. Presley asked to meet the President in order to personally deliver a hand-written letter in which he asked to become a federal agent in order to fight for the US in the so-called "War on Drugs". After meeting Presley, Nixon was convinced of the singer's sincerity and "The King" received his badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs later that day. In fact, Nixon was so impressed with Presley that he later expressed regret that a place on the White House staff could not be found for the rock star as he believed the singer had a lot to offer the government. Bizarre...