LaborArts


Badge / button

Item no. 24139
1976
New York
Collection: Private

Bella Abzug, flamboyant feminist, peace activist, and advocate for progressive causes, almost beat Daniel P. Moynihan in the 1976 contest for the Democratic nomination for senator from New York.  

Wide-brimmed hats such as the one featured on this button were her trademark.

 

 

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