Petition to Award the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to Elvis Aron Presley

Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of the 20th century, heeded the call to service in the US Army, choosing that service above his career and own needs. Elvis came from a life of struggle and hardship yet overcame that hardship pressing on to realize a dream.

He spent his life singing songs that would heal and bring happiness to people not only in the U.S. but the world over, with a style all his own, the unique style that is still healing and entertaining people today. Elvis was one of this nation's top humanitarians and his estate, today, continues to contribute to charitable causes.

During his lifetime, Elvis Aron Presley had opened his heart to many Americans in need and is noted to even have risked his life to save another. Elvis was honored by law enforcement organizations with honorary memberships because of his desire to help others. Elvis had never lost sight of God and credited and thanked God for his success and blessings, believing in Him always.

Elvis knew and appreciated people from every walk of life: he spoke to the poor and to presidents in equal time. Time has not diminished Elvis' contributions to the United States of America and to it's people, and for every good deed, for every memorable song he gave us, and for the unconditional love and concern he had for the United States of America and his fellow citizens; for his posthumous ability to continue to entertain new generations, we request he be given the highest honor that the United States of America can bestow upon him.