Las Vegas in the Cold War

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1953 to 1969. The most recorded lives are Elvis Presley, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland.

Notable people

1. Elvis Presley

   from 1956 to 1969

   3 moments here

   American singer and actor Elvis Aaron Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in Memphis,…

2. Marlene Dietrich

   in 1953

   1 moment here

   German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (Marie Magdalene Dietrich) was born in Berlin and achieved international fame through stage,…

3. Judy Garland

   in 1956

   1 moment here

   American actress, singer, and vaudevillian, born Frances Ethel Gumm. Garland rose from childhood vaudeville and MGM musical films to become a major…

Moments

1. 1953 First solo Las Vegas engagement Marlene Dietrich
2. 1956 New Frontier Hotel engagement Judy Garland
3. 1956 First Las Vegas residency Elvis Presley
4. 1967 Marriage to Priscilla Beaulieu Elvis Presley
5. 1969 Las Vegas return at the International Elvis Presley

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