
Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st, 1959
This Day in History Class
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Johnny Cash and the Prison Reform Movement
In 19 72, Johnny cash testified before congress about prison conditions. The united states incarcerates more people per capita than any other developed ountry in the world. As of 20 21, the number stands at roughly two point three million people in jail,. That breaks down to 639 out of every 100 thousand citizens.
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