Bella Abzug date of birth:
July 24, 1920
How old was Bella Abzug when died?
77
Where was Bella Abzug born?
New York City, New York
When did Bella Abzug die?
March 31, 1998
What is Bella Abzug nationality?
American
Short Biography
Bella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus. She declared, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives, " in her successful 1970 campaign. She was later appointed to chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year and to plan the 1977 National Women's Conference by President Gerald Ford and led President Jimmy Carter's commission on women.