He then reportedly left Washington after one day, flying to Los Angeles, after which he went back to Washington, which Jerry believed was because he wished to get hold of a badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
According to the public record of the meeting, Elvis turned up at the White House in a purple velvet suit, with a letter to the former president which explained his reason for coming.
In the letter, The King wrote: “I have done an in-depth study of drug abuse and Communist brainwashing techniques and I am right in the middle of the whole thing where I can and will do the most good…”
“I would love to meet you just to say hello if you’re not too busy…
source: express.co.uk