Bella Abzug
American politician (1920-1998) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77
Bella Abzug, 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.
Bella Abzug is read about 240 times a day, in 39 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.
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1998Died31 March 19981995Margaret Brent AwardAward1994National Women's Hall of FameAward1980Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1920Born24 July 1920
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Representative Bella Abzug at press conference for National Youth Conference for '72, November 30, 1971
Abzug in an undated photograph, taken sometime during the 1970s
Abzug with New York Mayor Ed Koch (left) and President Jimmy Carter in 1978
Bella Abzug photographed in New York City 1978 by Lynn Gilbert
Bella Abzug People Furniture by Jeff London - circa 1974
Abzug Way street signAwards
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She was a leading figure in what came to be known as ecofeminism.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1998 · aged 77
