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Trump’s call to reopen Alcatraz falls flat with tourists, who ask: Why and how?

A park visitor looks toward Alcatraz Island from the ferry. An American flag waves in the breeze as they cruise over bay waters.

“Alcatraz hasn’t been a working prison for over 60 years. Today, it’s a powerful symbol — a National Historic Landmark preserved for all time, a transformative national park experience and global site of reflection. ... This is where history speaks — and where we learn from the past to shape a better future."

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