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🗓️ Today in history, 1969, the occupation of Alcatraz Island began by the group Indians of All Tribes. Erik is here to tell you all about it!⁠ ⁠ Click the link below to read more!⁠ ⁠ https://shop.minimuseum.com/blogs/specimens/alcatraz-the-history-of-rock ⁠ ⁠ #minimuseum #alcatraz #alcatrazisland #sanfrancisco #nativeamerican | Mini Museum
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