Elvis Presley- Jaycees 1971

Over the years, honorees have included John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Orson Wells, Howard Hughes and Henry Kissinger. January 15, 1971, Elvis was selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of America by the national United States Junior Chamber of Commerce: better known as the Jaycees.

At the luncheon Elvis accepted the honor, at a banquet held at the Memphis Municipal Auditorium, he was reflective, misty-eyed and clearly humbled to be in the company of the nine others, who included Thomas Atkins (Boston's first black councilman) bio physicist, Dr. Mario Capecchi and cancer researcher Dr. George Todaro. Elvis had once again invited the Memphis Mafia gang and his young wife of only 2 years to join in the celebrations.

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[hollandgroupc2008]

the greatest speech i've heard. so emotional and inspirational, you can see it came straight from his heart and a rare moment captured on film, where Elvis makes a public appearance and he isn't singing. this video is priceless, thank you very much for posting this.

[melissatarv]

Thanks for posting!

[tupelo8135]

even at giving speeches,EP is the ultimate showman. legend.

[phre33k]

Its from his soul,you cant replicate that. You know he is a cool cat,even appearing humble,he radiates coolness. Legend,never be anyone like him x

[poetlisamarie]

thank you so much for posting this video. there will just never be another Elvis. it's hard to put into words...i won't try.

[AgnusMacGyver]

I have never seen this before and i love it

[tcbelvislove]

i couldnt find video of this speech anywhere, thanks for posting :)!!

[flabellanosa]

Sweet! The Jaycees were awesome.

Are awesome!

[emzzisamazing]

'when I was a child I was a dreamer' Sweeet !

[adasga]

i think it's one of the best speeches i've heard