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As Trump calls for reopening Alcatraz, its most famous escape is still a mystery
Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats. On June 11, 1962, three prisoners – Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and ...
Iowa Public Radio14d
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Here's a look at how it got its name
What most people know about Alcatraz, the infamous prison island in San Francisco Bay, centers on a daring 1962 escape by inmates Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin. The dramatic ...
The New York Times11d
Why We Can’t Escape Alcatraz
Anybody who has watched “Escape From Alcatraz” or played the video games or donned the headphones and shuffled through the cell house audio tour, has played a role in the collective ...
WOSU Public Media14d
Word of the Week: Before the Birdman of Alcatraz, the island was known for its birds
What most people know about Alcatraz, the infamous prison island in San Francisco Bay, centers on a daring 1962 escape by inmates Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin. The dramatic ...
KBIA14d
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Here's a look at how it got its name
What most people know about Alcatraz, the infamous prison island in San Francisco Bay, centers on a daring 1962 escape by inmates Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin. The dramatic ...