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How the name began
Spanish pioneers visit the island and named it Alcatraz because of a large pelican colony living on the island -
Alcatraz used as a home
Natives used the island as a hiding place against the Spanish missionaries -
Construction begins in Alcatraz
The U.S military begins construction of a fortress atop Alcatraz -
Island becomes a territory
The island became became the U.S territory after the Mexican American war -
Al Capone joins gang
Al Capone becomes the boss of gang -
The St. Valentine's day massacre
On february 14 seven members of Moran's operation were gunned down. -
Prison Of Alcatraz
California's San Francisco Bayed house the most dangerous prisoners from 1934-1963 -
Al Capone's death
Al Capone died in January 25 because of a disease -
Al Capone does my shorts
In world war two they would use the phrase "Al capone does my shorts" to indicate they were stationed in San Francisco -
Native Americans take over
The island was occupied by a group of Native Americans
