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Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house "America's most ruthless and violent Offenders"
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and ...
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.
Why San Francisco Hates the Idea of Turning Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
To some in this city, turning Alcatraz back into a prison would be a crime. “The Rock” closed 62 years ago, and San Francisco ...
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How Alcatraz became America's most notorious prison
Alcatraz is in San Francisco Bay off the coast of San Francisco and visible from the Golden Gate Bridge. It is best known for ...
Alcatraz as a Prison? Tourists Say Trump Is on His Own Island.
At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning ...
Trump says he’s going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly
President Donald Trump says he's directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a ...
From federal prison to tourist destination, see what Alcatraz looks like today
Trump has called for the reopening of Alcatraz, which was designated a museum and historic site after closing more than 60 ...
Serving time at Alcatraz: What notorious criminals were housed on the island prison?
Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the ...