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Alcatraz Prison was one of the most dreaded prisons in the United States. Due to the fact that news about the opening of Alcatraz Federal Prison wasn't exhibited freely to the public, many people were very afraid of the prison especially when it first opened.

Warden James A. Johnston arrived at the prison on January 2, 1934 to find places for improvements. He wanted the the prison to be more secured and decided the prisoners needed harsher punishments. (pg 50)