#OnThisDate August 11, 1934 - Alcatraz's Dark Dawn

The Infamous Alcatraz Island, Located In The Chilling Waters Of San Francisco Bay, Welcomed Its First Group Of Federal Prisoners.

These Inmates Were Transferred Under Tight Security From Leavenworth Penitentiary In Kansas, Marking The Island’s Transformation From A Military Prison To The Nation’s Premier Maximum-Security Federal Penitentiary.

The Inaugural Group Consisted Of 137 Of The Most Dangerous Criminals In The United States, Including Hardened Gangsters And Repeat Offenders.

Under The Watchful Eye Of Warden James A. Johnston, Alcatraz Would Quickly Gain A Reputation As The Inescapable Fortress Of American Justice, Housing Notorious Criminals Such As Al Capone And George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

The Arrival Of These Inmates Signaled The Beginning Of A New Era In The Federal Penal System, One Defined By The Harsh Realities Of Life On "The Rock."

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