Campaign of
Bella Savitzky Abzug
(American, 1920 – 1998)
Pin-back button
1976
Metal
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Gift of Glen Fleischman
2008.18.1.17
In 1976, Bella Abzug, after many years in the U.S. House of Representatives, ran for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. She was defeated by Daniel Patrick Moynihan in a contest which also included Ramsey Clark, Paul O'Dwyer, and Abraham Hirschfeld.
DescriptionWhite silhouette of Bella Abzug on blue background; blue letters: "Bella / for / senate"ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
