20 November 1969 Posted on November 19, 2013 by Staff Native American activists seize control of Alcatraz Island until getting removed by the US Government on June 11, 1971. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Rely on your own strength of body and soul. Take for your star selfreliance, faith, honesty and industry. Don't take too much advice — keep at the helm and steer your own ship, and remember that the great art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Energy, invincible determination with the right motive, are the levers that move the world." Noah Porter — Click here for more from Noah Porter Related posts: 14 November 1969 19 November 1969 15 November 1969 20 May 1969 5 October 1969 8 October 1969 17 March 1969 28 April 1969 25 July 1969 29 October 1969