Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks
Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks

Elvis Nixon Handshake Socks

  • National Archives Store Exclusive
  • Unisex
  • Women's shoe size 7.5-15, men's shoe size 6-14
  • 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% elastic
  • Machine wash cold inside out, do not bleach, tumble dry low
  • Featuring a rendition of the famous photograph of when the King met the President, these Elvis/Nixon socks are perfect for the rock-n-roller or Nixon lover!

  • On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley arrived at the White House to meet President Nixon. Elvis was determined to receive from the President a federal narcotics badge. On his flight from Los Angeles to Washington, Elvis wrote a letter to the President in which Elvis stated, "The drug culture, the hippie elements, the SDS, Black Panthers, etc., do not consider me as their enemy or as they call it the establishment. I call it America and I love it. Sir, I can and will be of any service that I can to help the country out. I have no concern or motives other than helping the country out. So I wish not to be given a title or an appointed position. I can and will do more good if I were made a Federal Agent at Large and I will help out by doing it my way through my communications with people of all ages." During the meeting, President Nixon made it possible for Elvis to receive his very own Narcotics Bureau badge.

    Elvis' letter and the famous photographs of the meeting, captured by White House photographer Ollie Atkins, are in the holdings of the National Archives at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

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Imani
Quality socks from a special org!

Loved these socks and the fact that they support preserving important pieces of our nations history!

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Nicole
Great socks!

These socks are awesome and so cute!

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Denaris
Comfortable and decorative

I love novelty socks and thes socks are at the top of my collection. #giftedby National Archives Store.
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Stenbel
Cute and good quality!

Great gift idea for RBG fan. Shipped and received quickly too!

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Denaris
Comfortable

Add a playful touch to your everyday wardrobe, perfect for cozy days at home relaxing. These Cherry Blossom Rose Art Socks are colorful, bright, comfortable, graphic socks were designed in comfort and creativity making them the perfect choice for comfort days on your feet.