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Atlanta Penitentiary
November 13, 1987 Marialitos in the Atlanta Penitentiary riot and seize control of the prison following a repatriation agreement between the U. S. and Cuba.
  Atlanta Penitentiary
  Atlanta, Georgia (1900-2000)
November 24, 1987 11 days of rioting at Atlanta Penitentiary end. Cuban Marialitos begin negotiations to surrender
  Atlanta Penitentiary


Name: Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Year opened: 1902
Approx. Inmate population: 2,500

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