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    Do you know much about Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley? Well today I am going to talk about Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley. First I will talk about Abraham Lincoln then Elvis Presley. First thing is Lincoln was the sixteenth president. He was six foot four. He was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. His parents were Nancy Lincoln and Thomas Lincoln. both born in Virginia. But he grew up in Hardin county, Kentucky. He lived most of his live in Springfield, Kentucky were

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    cover in the paper are Besse Smith, Sidney Bechet, Elvis and Samuel Barber. All of these composers/singers are well-known

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    A Catalyst Cultural Icon People hear the name Elvis Presley and think of his music career and not necessarily by what means the nation looked at him during his own era. There is so much more to Elvis’s inspirational roots from being a poor boy living a rough childhood to becoming a catalyst iconic man for his time. Often overlooked, Elvis altered many views towards racism, music, and how people united. The outcome of Elvis’s upbringings and his assemblings of society changed the life we live today

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    Elvis Presley, though having a troubled childhood would not have expected anything that headed his way; He was a normal child whose family was struggling to make ends meet. His father was incarcerated for doing illegal activities, making difficult for young Presley to wish for something more. As he grew up, Presley was involved in the schools singing service and had participated in the fair singing contest winning second place; thus showing Elvis’s love for singing. Despite after graduation, he simply

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    When one thinks of Elvis Presley, he or she may think of the line “I’m all shook up,” his signature white flamboyant jumpsuit, or his stereotypical movies. However, Elvis was much more than a singer, he was an influence and an inspiration that paved the way for a new era of music as well as an age of acceptance. He can be considered one of the greatest musicians of all time not only because he won countless awards and honors, but because he also helped to merge African and Caucasian America, represented

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    Elvis presley was born on January 8, 1935 and passed away on August 16, 1977. He is an American singer and actor. He is best known for being The King of Rock-and-Roll. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He had a twin brother but he died in the womb. Elvis grew very close to his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley. His mom was from a Scottish-Irish-French descent, and his dad was from a Native American descent. Growing up his family was pretty poor. At one point he and his mother lived with his

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    The King of Rock ’n’ Roll vs The Beatles Elvis or the Beatles ¨Without Elvis there would be no Beatles.” - John Lennon. Elvis Presley is a world-renowned artist but, so are the Beatles. Who was better? If one figures data and research who wins vocally and as a musician, one will soon realize that Elvis Presley is better than the Beatles statistically, vocally, and instrumentally. Singles and Statistics According to data, Elvis Presley is much better, in general, than the Beatles. According to

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    Elvis Presley,though having a troubled childhood would not have expected anything that headed his way; He was a normal child who’s family was struggling to make ends meet. His father was incarcerated for doing illegal activities making difficult for young Presley to wish for something more. As he grew up, Presley was involved in the schools singing service, and had participated in the fair singing contest winning second place; thus showing Elvis’s love for singing . Although after graduation,he simply

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    of Rock ‘n’ Roll? This king’s name was Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley was, and still is, famous for his fantastic music that he produced and created. How it all started Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and was born on January 8, 1935. His mother, Gladys Presley. His father, Vernon Presley. Vernon Presley had a hard time keeping a job while his wife had no job. Elvis was originally supposed to have a twin, but his brother was stillborn. When Elvis was a child, he lived with his mother

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    one thing –we will never again agree on anything as we agreed on Elvis.” (Bangs 1) Elvis not only made significant contributions to the music industry, but he became the most famous idol across the world and in the U.S.A. Elvis Presley was regarded as one of most influential rock n’ roll performers of the century. If you say “The King of Rock” everyone will automatically know you are talking about Elvis Presley. Through his music, Elvis paved the road for African Americans to the music world, and he

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