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Elvis Received An Anti-Drug Badge From Nixon
Photo Credits: Smithsonian Magazine
During an unexpected meeting with former president Richard Nixon, Elvis proclaimed that “I’m on your side” in regards to drug culture and how he “wanted to restore some respect to the flag.” However, this was all an act, and Elvis was definitely not anti-drugs. He was at the White House attempting to obtain a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs badge, which he succeeded in doing. His facade had helped to convince Nixon that he was truly worried about drug culture and Nixon ended up getting him a badge for it. Elvis believed that by carrying the federal narcotic badge, he would be able to legally enter any country while wearing guns and carrying any drug he wished.
