How Elvis Presley’s Graceland is a mood board of 1950s Americana that bridges cultural divides

‘It would be difficult to tell the story of the 20th century without discussing the many contributions made by this legendary, iconic artist.’

Nearly 50 years have passed since Elvis Presley died; save for an annual August observance to commemorate the anniversary of the singer’s death, most days produce little news about Presley or his estate, Graceland, which became a National Historic Landmark in 2006.