Belle Moskowitz | |
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 Belle Moskowitz, from a 1924 publication | |
| Born | Belle Lindner October 5, 1877 New York City |
| Died | January 2, 1933 (aged 55) New York City |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Henry Israels |
Belle Moskowitz (October 5, 1877 – January 2, 1933) was an important Progressive reformer political influencer in the early 20th century. In her obituary, the New York Times referred to her as the most powerful woman in U.S. politics.[1] She worked as a political advisor and publicist to New York Governor and 1928 Democratic presidential candidate Al Smith.[1]
- ^ a b Freeman, Jo (March 1989). "Reviewed Work(s): Belle Moskowitz: Feminine Politics and the Exercise of Power in the Age of Alfred E. Smith by Elisabeth Israels Perry; Partner and I: Molly Dewson, Feminism, and New Deal Politics by Susan Ware; The Grounding of Modern Feminism by Nancy F. Cott". The American Political Science Review. 83: 272–274. doi:10.2307/1956458. JSTOR 1956458. S2CID 147370563.