35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death remembered at Graceland

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Fans create makeshift memorials to Elvis Presley on the street outside his mansion, Graceland. Elvis, known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977.

35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley

( Lance Murphy / EPA / August 15, 2012 )

Fans create makeshift memorials to Elvis Presley on the street outside his mansion, Graceland. Elvis, known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977.

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