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When I was a young lawyer, working women wore hats. It was the only way they would take you seriously.

Bella Abzug

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Bella Abzug
Age: 77 †
Born: 1920
Born: July 24
Died: 1998
Died: March 31
Lawyer
Politician
Social Activist
New York City
New York
Bella S. Abzug
Bella Savitzky Abzug
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Women
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Hats
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