Argumentative Essay On Alcatraz

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Have you ever heard of The Rock? The worst prisoners throughout the U.S were sent here to recognize the mistakes they had made. The most recognized prisoner was Frank Morris. He was the first prisoner to escape the horrible Alcatraz. Many people around the globe think the prisoners died while trying to escape, some evidence proves that they are still alive. The year is 1962, Frank Morris, Clarence and John Anglin escaped the worst prison of all Alcatraz, and lived to tell the tale.
According to,”History.com,” the FBI did an investigation on Alcatraz to figure out if the three escapists lived or died during the riskie escape attempt. June 11, 1962, the three men were ready to try their luck, they waited for the guards to pass them by, so they

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