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Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects
Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects

Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects

Date8/17/1977
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  • Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects
  • Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Crowds estimated upwards of 10,000 pushed, cryed and fainted their way through near 90 degree temperatures outside Graceland, Presley's Memphis mansion to pay their last respects.
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