The New York State Special Commission on Attica wrote, "With the exception of Indian massacres in the late 19th century, the State Police assault which ended the four-day prison uprising was the bloodiest one-day encounter between Americans since the Civil War."
纽约州阿蒂卡特别委员会写道：“除了19世纪的印第安大屠杀，这场结束了持续4天监狱暴动的纽约州警察进攻造成了美国自内战以来最为血腥的一天。