The Great Alcatraz Escape, 1962

boat it’s time to get off this rock” so you get in and never look back at that horrible prison they call “Alcatraz.” On the night of June 11/1962 three men tried their luck escaping Alcatraz their names where Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin. The men wanted to do the unthinkable escape Alcatraz. Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers died trying to escape Alcatraz on June 11, 1962. The men died while braving the risky waters of the San Francisco bay. The waters were shark infested and

Dead or Alive Alcatraz was a prison for the worst criminals. This highly guarded facility, also known as, “The Rock,” was located on an island about two miles off the San Francisco Bay. It was built in 1934 and shut down in 1963. Alcatraz was the most secure prison at the time and escape was almost impossible. In June of 1962, Frank Morris, along with Clarence and John Anglin escaped Alcatraz. Although, we know these three men escaped the prison, did they escape alive? These inmates all had the

Alcatraz is known as the most secure prison in all of history. Seated on an island in Californian's San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz has held some of America's most high risk criminals. The prison operated for almost three decades between the 1934 and 1963. (Alcatraz) Alcatraz was known for housing the prisoners that were criminals in other prisons. A massive crime wave was unleashed when prohibition was enacted and during the great depression. Prisons at the time were not enough to

The Alcatraz federal prison, located on the San Francisco island of the same name, was dubbed “escape-proof” during its years of operation from 1934-1963 and was designed to hold the worst criminals in America (Timeline: Alcatraz Escape Attempts). During its 29 years, Alcatraz held most prisoners without incident, but there were still 14 escape attempts (Timeline...Attempts). June 11, 1962 marks one of the most sensationalized attempts by Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin (The Great Escape

ever attend this island read as they walked into the doors of the Alcatraz penitentiary. This island off of the San Francisco shoreline housed some of America’s most famous criminals. Before being turned into a federal penitentiary Alcatraz was used for other uses other than a prison. In 1850, president Millard Fillmore issued an Executive Order designating Alcatraz Island for the use of the military. In 1853, work began on Alcatraz, engineers used the location and landscape to full advantage. After

Alcatraz Penitentiary harbored some of this country's worst criminals from 1934 until its closing in 1963. This prison was located on Alcatraz Island, which was in the San Francisco Bay. It was housed on this island so the prisoners would not be tempted to escape. This prison was shut down because of the high costs to keep it running. Although many prisoners attempted to escape, the prison claimed that all of them failed at it. Alcatraz was set apart and on an island, it was greatly guarded because

The inmates of Alcatraz are all riled up. The alarms are sounding and the rumors are flying about an attempted escape. Most find this hard to believe since no one has ever been able to do so before. But tonight is the night that that all changes. This is the night of one great escape! Alcatraz Island used to be a U.S. military site used to protect the San Francisco Bay, but it was changed to the famous keep in the 1930’s. Some of the worst murderers and gangsters, such Al “scarface” Capone and

Ever since the creation of Alcatraz, it was made apparent that it would be the best prison ever constructed due to its location and the way it was built. Many people attempted to escape the so-called inescapable prison, but only few people’s efforts came to fruition. John and Clarence Anglin, Frank Morris, and Allen West carefully planned and executed the perfect escape. To this day, this escape is considered a mystery. The origin of Alcatraz dates back to 1775 when an explorer named Juan Manuel

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Alcatraz. Thesis: This morning, I am going to tell you about the purpose of Alcatraz, some of the famous criminals that were sent there, escape attempts, and the living conditions in the prison. Introduction I. Attention Grabber: Have any of you, if you are open to admit it, ever been to prison? A. Well, I have, but not in the way you would think. B. I went voluntarily on a tour and the prison was actually Alcatraz. II. Credibility and Goodwill: I have always

Alcatraz: United States Penitentiary 1934-1963 As a result of the Great Depression, a new breed of violent criminals swept the streets of America. In response to the cries of alarmed citizens, Congress enacted a number of statutes, which gave the federal government jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses previously held by the states. With the suggestion of former US Attorney General, Homes Cummings, Congress agreed that a special penal institution of maximum security and minimum privilege be