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Graceland

This Graceland is the estate. Graceland is also an album and song by Paul Simon.

Graceland is the name of the large estate of Elvis Presley. It is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is currently used as a museum.

On August 16, 1977, Elvis died there as a result of an overdose of mixed drugs and complications of severe heart disease. He was buried at Graceland and the estate has become a pilgrimage for Elvis fans across the world.

Graceland is also a poem by Carl Sandburg. http://www.bartleby.com/165/20.html

Last updated: 08-29-2005 10:47:16
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