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 by | Leonard Farbstein |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Weiss |
| Constituency | 19th district (1971–73) 20th district (1973–77) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bella Savitsky July 24, 1920 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1998 (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Martin Abzug
(m. 1944; died 1986) |
| Children | Isobel Jo (Liz) Abzug & Gail Abzug |
| Relatives | Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, Scott Stringer (cousins) |
| Education | City 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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