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  1. 4 days ago · United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz ( English: / ˈælkəˌtræz /, Spanish: [ a l k a ˈ t ɾ a s] "the gannet ") or The Rock, was a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, California, United States. The site of a fort since the 1850s, the ...

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    • March 21, 1963; 60 years ago
  2. May 10, 2024 · Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served as a federal prison for some of the most dangerous civilian prisoners. Learn more about the history of Alcatraz Island here.

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  4. May 9, 2024 · Alcatraz Island's original use as a military prison; Stories about specific prisoners and important events on the island; These are all free and included in the price of your ticket. A Few More Things to Know about the Behind the Scenes Alcatraz Tour

  5. Apr 25, 2024 · Associated Press Photo A fire during the occupation destroyed the lighthouse, warden's home and infirmary of the former federal penitentiary. June 2, 1970. Bettmann/Getty Images In 1895, a group of Hopi men was held on Alcatraz Island for seven months on sedition charges.

  6. 4 days ago · The Occupation of Alcatraz, 1969. Dr. LaNada War Jack is a member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribe and one of the most pivotal leaders of the Alcatraz Occupation. As the first Native American to attend University of California Berkeley, War Jack was instrumental in organizing the student-led takeover of Alcatraz Island in 1969 due to her role as ...

  7. May 1, 2024 · 0. No views 16 minutes ago. Join us on a virtual journey to Alcatraz Island, the legendary prison fortress that has captured the imagination of millions. Discover the secrets and stories...

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  8. Apr 25, 2024 · No views 1 minute ago. Welcome to a thrilling journey back to the morning of June 12th, 1962, on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, where prisoners, Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence...

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