Bella Abzug facts for kids
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Bella Abzug
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Leonard Farbstein |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Weiss |
| Constituency | 19th district (1971–73) 20th district (1973–77) |
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| 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 | 2 |
| Relatives | Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, Scott Stringer (cousins) |
| Education | City University of New York, Hunter (BA) Columbia University (LLB) Jewish Theological Seminary |
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.
In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus.
In 1970, Abzug's first campaign slogan was, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives."
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.
Images for kids
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Representative Bella Abzug at press conference for National Youth Conference for '72, November 30, 1971
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Abzug with New York Mayor Ed Koch (left) and President Jimmy Carter (1978)
