Bella Abzug (person)


 * This article is about the character. For the seventh episode of Mrs. America, see Bella (episode), and for the character in the series, see Bella Abzug.

"This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives."

Bella Abzug 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, 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." She was later appointed to co-chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year created by President Gerald Ford's executive order, presided over the 1977 National Women's Conference, and led President Jimmy Carter's National Advisory Commission for Women.

Trivia

 * Abzug never ventured out without a hat because her mother had once said to "always wear hats because that's how people can tell you're not a secretary."