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Today in History: August 11, first prisoners reach Alcatraz

Today in History: August 11, first prisoners reach Alcatraz

Posted on August 11, 2025 By The Associated Press
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The first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, a former military prison, in San Francisco Bay. 

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