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     HISTORY OF | History of Alcatraz

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     National Geographic - Alcatraz: No Way Out

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   5 days ago · Discover the stories of notorious inmates, daring escape attempts, and the island's transformation into a national park. This video provides a comprehensive look at one of America's most...

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   3 days ago · To visit Alcatraz is to step back in time, into a story that continues to captivate and confound us six decades later. The island prison turned national park endures as a monument to America‘s justice system, and to the indomitable human spirit. [^1]: Federal Bureau of Investigation, "A Byte Out of History: Escape from Alcatraz," June 8, 2007.

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   Did anyone escape Alcatraz?

   • That means that while there is no proof that anyone successfully escaped Alcatraz, it is possible. Considering the conditions surrounding the island, though, it is unlikely they ever made it to the shore. Of all the escape attempts, the 13th is the most interesting one. It involved three men: John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris.

   Archaeologists Explore Military Facility Located Beneath Alcatraz

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   When did Alcatraz become a prison?

   • It was only a matter of time before that future became the present. Alcatraz Penitentiary first began holding civilian prisoners in 1934. Thanks to the topography of the island and its distance from the shore, it was the perfect place for a prison. Anyone who tried to escape would find that freedom outside the walls was impossible to come by.

   Archaeologists Explore Military Facility Located Beneath Alcatraz

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   How did Alcatraz Island get its name?

   • In 1775, Juan Manuel de Ayala, who is credited with its discovery, gave the name "La Isla de los Alcatraces" to what would become popularly known as Alcatraz Island. In English this translates to roughly "Island of the Pelicans".

   Archaeologists Explore Military Facility Located Beneath Alcatraz

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   Does Alcatraz Island have a penitentiary?

   • In modern times, of course, Alcatraz Island is best known for its penitentiary, and less for its military background. Interestingly enough, the two histories overlap. The first prisoners at Alcatraz were incarcerated soldiers in 1859. During the Civil War, the stronghold was also used to imprison Confederate soldiers.

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   5 days ago · Predators and prey both thrive in the waters of the Olympic National Park. Watch how killer whales and alligators trail the waters on America's National Park...

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   5 days ago · In modern times, of course, Alcatraz Island is best known for its penitentiary, and less for its military background. Interestingly enough, the two histories overlap. The first prisoners at ...