Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998

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Dates:
Birth 1920-07-24
Death 1998-03-31
Birth 1920
Birth 1920-07-24
Death 1998-03-31
Gender:
Female
Americans
English English,

Biographical notes:

Bella Savitzky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader in the women's movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus. She was known as a leading figure in what came to be known as eco-feminism.

In 1970, Abzug's first campaign slogan was, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives." She was later appointed to co-chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year created by President Gerald Ford's executive order, presided over the 1977 National Women's Conference, and led President Jimmy Carter's National Advisory Commission for Women. Abzug was a founder of the Commission for Women’s Equality of the American Jewish Congress.

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  • Women
  • Women
  • Women
  • Women in politics
  • Advertising, political
  • Legislators
  • Peace movements
  • Political activists
  • Social reformers
  • Television advertising
  • Women legislators

Occupations:

  • Lawyer
  • Social Activist
  • Politicians

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  • NY, US
  • NY, US
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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