Chinese Exclusion, Alcatraz, and more San Francisco history REVEALED | Hidden History | Nat Geo

From its earliest days, San Francisco was a magnet for innovators and trailblazers—those determined to push boundaries and drive society forward into an exciting unknown future. But these stories show that a sense of adventure and progress can come at a great cost. Discover how brutal Catholic missions, the violence that formed Chinatown, and the Native Occupation of Alcatraz Island have shaped the city's history.

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