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  1. ussarizona.navy › elvis-presley-the-rock-n-roll-king-whoElvis Presley: The Rock ‘n’ Roll King Who Helped Save the USS ...

    Aug 4, 2024 · Elvis Presley: The Rock ‘n’ Roll King Who Helped Save the USS Arizona Memorial. In the late 1950s, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Commission was struggling to raise funds for a proper memorial to honor the 1,177 crewmen who perished on December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

  2. www.youtube.com › watchElvis And The USS Arizona Documentary - YouTube

    Feb 23, 2024 · The surprising story of how one of music's biggest icon helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor. Elvis' fundraising concert drew public attention to the plight and helped...

  3. woub.org › 2023/10/27 › a-surprising-story-of-one-of-musicsA surprising story of one of music's biggest icons: "Elvis and...

    Oct 27, 2023 · Col. Parker asked Elvis if he would consider holding a benefit concert at Pearl Harbor to help move the USS Arizona Memorial project forward. Elvis did not hesitate and said “yes” right...

  4. beatofhawaii.com › 60-years-ago-elvis-blue-hawaii-jets60 Years Ago Elvis’ Blue Hawaii + Jets Transformed Hawaii Travel

    Nov 8, 2023 · The filming of the Hawaii-centric movie began in March 1961 after Elvis performed a benefit concert for the USS Arizona Memorial. Iconic locations include scenes from Diamond Head, Waikiki, Mt. Tantalus, and Hanauma Bay on Oahu and the famous Coco Palms Resort on Kauai.

  5. www.wsoctv.com › news › trendingPearl Harbor anniversary: Here are 10 things you may not know ......

    Dec 7, 2023 · There were 37 pairs or trios of brothers on the USS Arizona on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. Twenty-three sets of brothers were killed in the attack. A father and son stationed on the ship,...

  6. watch.opb.org › show › elvis-and-uss-arizonaElvis and the USS Arizona | OPB

    Sep 1, 2024 · The story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial.

  7. www.wgauradio.com › news › trendingPearl Harbor anniversary: Here are 10 things you may not know ......

    Dec 7, 2023 · Elvis Presley played a large role in funding the memorial at Pearl Harbor. In 1961, Elvis performed a benefit concert at Pearl Harbor that raised nearly $65,000 for the Memorial. Presley had just finished a two-year stint in the Army. Far from demoralizing the U.S., the attack on Pearl Harbor galvanized support for America to enter World War II.

  8. video.lakeshorepbs.org › show › elvis-and-uss-arizonaElvis and the USS Arizona | Lakeshore PBS

    Aug 10, 2024 · The story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial.

  9. www.facebook.com › arizonapbs › postsArizona PBS - The surprising story of how Elvis Presley... -...

    Nov 9, 2023 · The surprising story of how Elvis Presley helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor is available to #ArizonaPBS members - early! Watch...

  10. books.apple.com › us › bookHow Elvis Presley Helped Save the USS Arizona Memorial‪:‬ - Apple...

    Jun 3, 2024 · Explore the emotional and historical journey from the devastating attack on December 7, 1941, to the establishment of a memorial that stands as a testament to American resilience and honor. Learn about the key events and personal motivations that drove Elvis to lend his star power to this noble caus…