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Name: Bella Abzurg Hometown: New York City, New York Date of Birth: July 24, 1920 Job Name/Title/Employer: Member of the house of Representitves, lawyer, writer, news commentator Education: Hunter College; 1942 Columbia University Law School:LLB; 1942-1947

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About Me
I am a feminist, lawyer, congress women, and a politician. I applied to Harvard law school in 1941, but was rejected because of my gender. So I went to Hunter College for a year, then to Columbia University Law School. After graduating, I was a lawyer for a few years. In the 1960s, I became interested in antiwar and peace movements. But soon afterwords, I knew that women have been stripped of their rights for to long, so I became a feminist.

IN 1961, Betty Friedan, Gloria Stienen, and I created the National Women's Political Caucus. This promoted women's issues and lobbied for reform. To have an even bigger impact on the country's women's rights movement, I ran for congress. I won a seat in the house of Representives, and I fought for women's rights and opposed war in Vietnam. I won re-election twice, and left office voluntarily in 1977. I ran for mayor of New York City, but lost to Ed Koch in the primaries.

I am known for my large voice and large hats. I left my mark on the fight for women'd rights and on United States' politics. I was a very strong supporter of anti-war feelings. I had two children and married Martin Abzurg in 1941. I had a major heart surgery and soon after died on March 31, 1998 in New York City.

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Leaving office is going to be hard, but its very worth it. I hope I have left my mark on American politics for women's rights. 1977 Elected to the House of Representives! Thanks you for all of your support!!(: -In New York 1971 Relationship status: Married!! I Love my husband Martin<3(: -with Martin Abzurg 1941 Got rejected from Harvard Law School): feeling pretty sad, but I applied to other colleges! Keeping a positive addittude! 1941
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