Gates of Graceland opened on August 17th day after Elvis's death more than 20,000 fans stood in 90-degree heat to view Elvis's body in an open cooper lined casket in the foyer of his Graceland Mansion.. The viewing lasted for three and a half hours with fans filing past the coffin to catch a climpse on him dressed in a crem colored suite with a blue shirt... Police,, Fire Departments & Rescue Workers were set up to revive many who fainted during this time from all the heat. It was estmated 10,00