16 November the President of the United States Donald trump is planning to posthumously award the Presidential medal of Freedom Elvis Presley. About it reports a press-service of the White house.
In the press release of the presidential Administration also says that Elvis «remained a true American icon — even after four decades after his death.» Also, the statement separately mentioned that Presley in his heyday, he gave back to the state and country through service in the U.S. army.
«Elvis Presley has shaped American culture for the billions of fans around the world. Elvis praised the gospel, country, «rhythm and blues» to create their own sound.»
Elvis Presley one of the seven people who are awarded the medal of Freedom in 2018. The U.S. Supreme court justice Antonin Scalia and baseball player babe Ruth will also receive the award posthumously. In addition to them, the Medal will be awarded to the Senator from Utah Orrin hatch, a former American football player Roger Staubach, a former football player and lawyer Alan page is known for his philanthropic work to the spouse of the businessman Sheldon Adelson, Miriam Adelson.
The medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. award to civilians.
