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A history of Alcatraz, its famed prison inmates and an island's uncertain future
One of the most notorious inmates is known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," popularized by a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster ...
Alcatraz: America's most infamous prison
Donald Trump wants to re-open notorious 'escape-proof' jail for 'most ruthless and violent prisoners' in the US ...
How Alcatraz became America’s most notorious prison
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Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. What to know about the famed prison and escape attempts
Trump announces plans to revive Alcatraz as a federal prison. Explore the infamous facility's history of escape attempts and ...
Trump Says He Wants Alcatraz Restored as a Prison
The project would be extraordinarily expensive at a time when the administration already plans to cut billions of dollars ...
Is Trump reopening Alcatraz? What to know about capacity, cost, location and history
President Donald Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous prison in San Francisco. How much did it cost to operate? Why ...
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A history of Alcatraz, its famed prison inmates and an island's uncertain future
While Trump said Alcatraz prison — also known as "The Rock" — is a "symbol of law and order," such an idealistic emblem would be a realistic expense for taxpayers. History shows us that the ...