Join historian and veteran Jen from Walk With History as she takes you on a journey to explore the birthplace of Elvis Presley and his identical twin brother, Jesse Garrin Presley, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Discover the story behind their birth on January 8, 1935, and the influence of the Assembly of God Church on Elvis’s early life. Visit the Tupelo Hardware Store where Elvis’s first guitar was purchased, and see the Presley family plot at Ville Memorial Gardens where Jesse is buried. Learn about the profound impact of Elvis’s short-lived twin on him and American history. Plus, see where Elvis performed for his 21st birthday, raising funds to preserve his birthplace.
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00:00 Introduction to Elvis Presley’s Twin Brother
00:32 Birthplace and Early Life of Elvis and Jesse
03:06 The Influence of the Church on Elvis’s Life
04:10 Elvis’s First Guitar
05:21 Jesse’s Burial and Memorial
07:50 Elvis’s Return to Tupelo
08:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
