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Bella Savitzky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, politician, 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 . [1]
Mar 27, 2024 · Bella Abzug (born July 24, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died March 31, 1998, New York City) was a U.S. congresswoman (1971–77) and lawyer who founded several liberal political organizations for women and was a prominent opponent of the Vietnam War and a supporter of equal rights for women.
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Dec 15, 2009 · Learn about Bella Abzug, a leading liberal activist and politician who fought for women's rights and peace in the 1960s and 1970s. She was a lawyer, a congresswoman, a mayoral candidate and a founder of the Women's Environmental Development Organization.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Bella Abzug, a leading liberal activist and politician in the 1960s and 1970s, especially known for her work for women’s rights. Find out about her life, career, achievements, and legacy.
Aug 23, 2023 · A documentary film that opened in New York on Friday was meant to be a loving paean to Bella Abzug, the feminist icon who represented the city in Congress during the 1970s, with interviews from...
Aug 17, 2023 · ‘Bella!’. Review: Taking the Fight to the Streets and the House. The jam-packed documentary “Bella!” hustles to chronicle the pioneering political career of the New York congresswoman Bella...
Learn about the life and legacy of Bella Abzug, a pioneering female politician and activist who championed women's rights and social justice. She was a Congresswoman, a Senator candidate, a Mayor candidate, a National Women's Advisory Council Chair, and a WEDO co-founder.
