biography
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Abzug, Bella
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née Savitzky, nickname Battling Bella
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pronunciation:
[abzug]
| sex:
| female
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| lived:
| (1920–98)
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| biography:
| Feminist, lawyer, and politician, born in New York City, USA. She studied at Hunter College and Columbia University, and practised as a lawyer in New York City. A prominent peace campaigner, she founded Women Strike for Peace (1961) and the National Women's Political Caucus. Winning a seat in Congress (1971), she was a vigorous champion of welfare issues. |
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