On August 19, 1934, notorious gangster Al Capone was transferred from the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta to the newly opened federal prison on Alcatraz Island. Because of the secrecy surrounding the move and the need to prevent any escape plots from Capone's gang, the transfer was a highly coordinated effort. A heavily guarded train transported Capone and more than 40 other inmates across the country on a secret, often-changing route to evade the press and any potential escape attempts. The train'
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On August 19, 1934, notorious gangster Al Capone was transferred from the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta to the newly opened federal prison on Alcatraz Island. Because of the secrecy surrounding the move and the need to prevent any escape plots from Capone's gang, the transfer was a highly coordinated effort. A heavily guarded train transported Capone and more than 40 other inmates across the country on a secret, often-changing route to evade the press and any potential escape attempts. The train'
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How Al Capone Spent His Time in Alcatraz | HISTORY
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The history of the Rock and one of its most notorious prisoners. Per Google: Al Capone was transferred to Alcatraz in late August of 1934 and remained there until January 6, 1939. He was sent to the federal prison in Atlanta initially, but after being convicted of tax evasion, he was transferred to Alcatraz to serve the remainder of his sentence. Key points about Capone's time at Alcatraz: Inmate Number: He was registered as inmate #85 -AZ. No Special Privileges: Unlike his previous prison exper
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The history of the Rock and one of its most notorious prisoners. Per Google: Al Capone was transferred to Alcatraz in late August of 1934 and remained there until January 6, 1939. He was sent to the federal prison in Atlanta initially, but after being convicted of tax evasion, he was transferred to Alcatraz to serve the remainder of his sentence. Key points about Capone's time at Alcatraz: Inmate Number: He was registered as inmate #85 -AZ. No Special Privileges: Unlike his previous prison exper
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Alcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY
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Alcatraz prison held some of the most notorious criminals in American History including Al Capone. Have you visited #Alcatraz before? | HISTORY
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Alcatraz prison held some of the most notorious criminals in American History including Al Capone. Have you visited #Alcatraz before? | HISTORY
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Inside Alcatraz: True Stories of the Prison’s Most Notorious Inmates
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"Yes we all made it that night but barely!": A letter allegedly written by one of three inmates who escaped Alcatraz in 1962 claims the trio survived. http://cbsn.ws/2E7vUV4 | CBS News
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