Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bella Abzug

July 24, 1920 — March 31, 1998

— 2 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan —

Bella Abzug Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017

1. Bella Abzug Marker

Inscription. Born in The Bronx to Russian immigrants, Bella Abzug was a graduate of Hunter College (1942) and Columbia Law School (1947). A labor and civil rights lawyer, much of her work was pro bono defense for victims of injustice. A cofounder of Women Strike for Peace (1961), the national women's peace movement, and the National Women's Political Caucus (1971), created to increase women's participation in politics, she entered politics with a successful run for Congress (1970). On her first day there, Abzug introduced a bill to end the Vietnam War; in 1975, she introduced the first Congressional gay rights bill. After an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate (1976), she left the House in 1977. Though she never again held elected office, Abzug remained dedicated to social action and politics, and co-founded the Women's Environmental Development Organization (1991). Married to lawyer Martin Abzug from 1944 until his death in 1986, they raised two daughters, Eve and Liz.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

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40° 43.922′ N, 73° 59.815′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and W. 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward I. Koch (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Galo Plaza Lasso (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Shirley Hayes and the Preservation of Washington Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Arch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); No. 22 Washington Square North (about 300 feet away); Washington Square WWI Memorial (about 300 feet away); Cervantes (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Bella Abzug on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017

2. Bella Abzug Marker

Entrance of Two Fifth Avenue. The Bella Abzug marker is at the left.

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3. Bella Abzug

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on March 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.