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| − | '''Bella Abzug''' was a leading [[feminist]] and politician. | + | '''Bella Abzug''' (1920-1998) was a leading [[feminist]] and politician. |
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| + | She was born Bella Savitzky in [[New York City]] to a [[Jew]]ish family. After earning a law degree at [[Columbia University]], she practiced law in New York City, specializing in labor law. She was elected in 1970 to the [[House of Representatives]] and served until January 3, 1977. | ||
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| + | Abzug was an early supporter of gay rights and legalized [[abortion]]. She died in 1998. | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | [http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000018 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress] | ||
[[Category:Abortion Advocates]] | [[Category:Abortion Advocates]] | ||
[[Category:Feminism]] | [[Category:Feminism]] | ||
[[category:Women]] | [[category:Women]] | ||
Revision as of 14:54, May 14, 2008
Bella Abzug (1920-1998) was a leading feminist and politician.
She was born Bella Savitzky in New York City to a Jewish family. After earning a law degree at Columbia University, she practiced law in New York City, specializing in labor law. She was elected in 1970 to the House of Representatives and served until January 3, 1977.
Abzug was an early supporter of gay rights and legalized abortion. She died in 1998.