James V. Bennett
James V. Bennett served as the director of the Bureau of Prisons from 1937 to 1963, overseeing the operation of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary during its most notorious years. His leadership coincided with the prison's evolution into a symbol of harsh justice and the American penal system's darker undercurrents. Bennett recognized Alcatraz's unique status as an enduring cultural and historical icon, shaping public perceptions of crime and punishment.
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James V. Bennett was the director of the Bureau of Prisons for nearly the entirety of Alcatraz’s operation.
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