Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998
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Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998
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Abzug
Forename :
Bella S.
Date :
1920-1998
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Abzug, Bella, 1920-1998
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Abzug
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Bella
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1920-1998
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Abzug, Bella Savitzky, 1920-1998
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Abzug
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Bella Savitzky
Date :
1920-1998
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Biographical History
Bella S. Abzug (b. July 24, 1920, New York City, NY–d. March 31, 1998, New York City, NY) was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. She recieved her undergraduate degree from Hunter College and a law degree from Columbia University in 1944. She practiced law at the firm of Pressman, Witt & Cammer specializing in labor law and took on civil rights cases. In 1970, she won a seat in the House of Represenatitves and served through 1977.
A supporter of women's rights, she founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 with Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan.
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https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n83231578
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10568291
https://viaf.org/viaf/287445083
https://viaf.org/viaf/76415840
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q464724
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n83231578
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Advertising, political
Legislators
Peace movements
Political activists
Social reformers
Television advertising
Women legislators
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Americans
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New York City
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New York City
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