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Alcatraz
An island in San Francisco Bay, California with a prison where the worst criminals stayed.
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Why was Alcatraz a military base?
The U.S Army first used Alcatraz as a military fortress between the 1850s and the 1900s. In 1915, the Army then renamed the island to the Western U.S. Military Prison U.S. Disciplinary Barracks and was used as a holding place for mischievous enlisted personnel. In 1933, the Army left the island and left it in control of the Federal Government for the use of the new Penitentiary.
When was Frank Lee Morris born?
Frank Lee Morris was born on September 1, 1926, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
The "handling of money", mostly payoffs to political and law enforcement people, as well as the general financial management for Al Capone was in the hands of Jake Guzik. Guzik (who owed his life to Capone) was 100% loyal, as well as an excellent business manager, and Capone trusted him completely. In a business where "mobster-kills-mobster" was an everyday occurrence, Guzik died of natural causes while eating dinner at the age of 70. It is frequently said of Jake Guzik that he never carried a gun a day in his life.
Is there facts about Alcatraz island?
- Alcatraz was/is a sacred American Indian site.
- Alcatraz the prison harbours many notorious criminals including Al Capone and the "Bird Man".
- Many people claim that Alcatraz prison is haunted.
- It is claimed that nobody escaped from alcatraz, but it is possible that three inmates may have survived the crossing to the mainlain tho' no evidence has been found.
- The prison mainblock was subject to fire damage by American Indians as a protest demanding rights in the late 60's.
- The prison is now a tourist attraction.
in san fransisco at the same time the gold rush was going on
Why was Alcatraz so heavily guarded?
Well for one, Alcatraz housed some of the world's most deadly criminals. Also many of the convicts placed on Alcatraz were masters of escaping. Thus the security had to be up to par so the master escapees would be challenged on how to escape. Now in 1962, three men did sucsessfully escape from Alcatraz. They, on the other hand, were never seen again and were presumed dead by the State Officials. What this has to do with security is the three escapees had to dig through an 8 inch wall of concrete surrounding their cells. To find more about Alcatraz you might want to visit "www.alcatrazhistory.com/mainpg.htm".
Who was the worst prisoner at Alcatraz island?
All gangster Al Capone was the worst gangster who ever lived on Alcatraz Island.
Who was the last inmate of Alcatraz?
Frank Clay Weatherman (1934 -1999) was the last prisoner to leave the island. He was also the last prisoner to be issued a number (AZ 1576).
Is alcatraz still open to the public?
Yes, Alcatraz is a landmark. It is a historic site operated by the National Park Service.
Did anyone successfully escape Alcatraz?
Yes, two men did escape, but to swim the bay into San Francisco is very dangerous and cold. It is believed they didn't live.
because for the people so they would not escape and it is the most dangerous prison because it has got a bunch of murders which are killers and they also got people in there that like to rape little kids it is dangerous and very very important to stay inside unless you have a parent outside with you
Which group occupied Alcatraz between 1969 and 1971?
Native Americans wishing to claim the land for their use.
Why was Alcatraz selected as a historical landmark?
Because it is almost two miles of off the coast of San Francisco. The Water between the two is cold shark infested and has currents that are very strong and could washa nd escapee out to sea very easily.
Why is the Alcatraz important?
It is important because it locked up people that are violent criminals. The guards tought the prisoners to be nicer and to be alot less violenter. It is also important because it tought people a lesson not to be violent and that you do not want to be like this our you are sitting there in a jail cell doind completly nothing and shackles around your ankles. No fresh water our any source of energy on that island. The prisoners sleep on these tiny little cots.
What is the climax of someones hiding on Alcatraz island?
the climax is Danny saving the old lady from a mugger
Why was alcatraz chosen to be a national park?
it was on an island making it a great spot for a prison
Who is the bird man of Alcatraz in the film?
Robert Franklin Stroud was known as the bird man of Alcatraz. He died November 21, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri, United States.
