8th March 1961, Wednesday [P]

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Private Presley · Post by **Private Presley** » Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:34 am

March 8, 1961

Elvis was given the honorary title of "Colonel" by Gov. Buford Ellington of Tennessee.
Elvis arriving at the Tenn. State Capitol

Private Presley · Post by **Private Presley** » Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:36 am


	Jordanaires Neil Matthews and Gordon Stoker


	Governor Buford Ellington

Private Presley · Post by **Private Presley** » Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:38 am

Elvis addressing the Tenn State Legislature
So Elvis became an honorary colonel but OFFICIAL unlike the fake colonel that was parker.

Private Presley · Post by **Private Presley** » Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:57 am


The Gov.'s daughter Ann Ellington

The Jordanaires are accompanied by their wives, while Gov. Ellington's daughter Ann stands to the left of Elvis. Pictured (L-R): Jean Stoker, Gordon Stoker, Charlsie Matthews, Neal Matthews, Ann Ellington (later Ann Ellington Wagner), Elvis Presley, Dot Hawkins, Gov Buford Ellington, Hoyt Hawkins, Marilyn Walker, Ray Walker.