Video of Ceremony of Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion Being Named Historic Landmark Now Online

MEMPHIS, TN (Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.) - Elvis Presley Enterprises (https://www.elvis.com/gracelandtours ) announced today that they are offering free public access via streaming video to the ceremony designating Graceland, home of the king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley, a National Historic Landmark. Interior Secretary Gale Norton and Priscilla Presley made the announcement during a special ceremony on the grounds of Graceland Mansion (https://www.elvis.com/gracelandtours ) in Memphis, Tennessee.

The video was shot for archival purposes but, because of the high level of interest, the decision was made to make it available for the public.
View Ceremony Designating Graceland a National Landmark (https://elvis.com/graceland/special/video_nat_hist_landmark.asp )

Graceland: Home of Elvis Given Nation's Highest Recognition
Graceland was Presley's primary residence for 20 years of his 23-year career and is the one site most associated with him. Elvis Presley's Graceland is one of the five most visited home museums in the United States and the most recognizable residence in the nation after The White House.

The National Historic Landmark designation is the highest such recognition accorded by our nation to historic properties. These special places are the actual sites where significant historical events occurred, or where prominent Americans worked or lived, and represent the ideas that shaped our nation. Fewer than 2,500 historic places carry the title of National Historic Landmark.

Elvis Fans Celebrate Around the World
"We have been receiving phone calls and e-mails from Elvis fans from around the world," stated Scott Williams, Manager of Marketing and Communications. "Thanks to the internet, there are now hundreds of thousands of people all over the world who will be able to experience this historic day from their own homes and offices."