'A man in a cape claiming to be Elvis': How the King met President Nixon

President Richard Nixon welcomed Elvis Presley to the Oval Office. It all began with the letter Presley scribbled on a flight to Washington. Dear Mr.. President, first I would like to introduce myself. I am Elvis Presley. The Rock Idol went on to offer his services as a quote federal agent at large in the war against drugs.As proof of his qualifications, he added, "I have done an in-depth study of drug abuse and communist brainwashing techniques." In a memo, White House aid Dwight Chapen recommended the mee ...