Bella Abzug

Bella Savitzky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, activist and politician. She was known as a leader of the Women's Movement.

Bella Abzug
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Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded byLeonard Farbstein
Succeeded byTheodore Weiss
Constituency19th district (1971–73)
20th district (1973–77)
Personal details
Born
Bella Savitsky

(1920-07-24)July 24, 1920
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1998(1998-03-31) (aged 77)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Martin Abzug
(m. 1944; died 1986)
Children2
RelativesArlene Stringer-Cuevas, Scott Stringer (cousins)
EducationCity University of New York, Hunter (BA)
Columbia University (LLB)
Jewish Theological Seminary

Life

In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus.[1]

In 1970, Abzug's first campaign slogan was, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives."[2]

From 1971 to 1977, she was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Abzug died on March 31, 1998 in New York City from heart surgery-related problems, aged 77.

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References

  1. "Bella Abzug". HISTORY. A&E Television Networks. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  2. "ABZUG, Bella Savitzky". History, Art, & Archives: US House of Representatives. Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House's Office of Art and Archives. Retrieved 12 February 2019.