Harriet Pilpel
(1911-1991)
American women's rights activist
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Harriet Fleischl Pilpel (December 2, 1911 – April 23, 1991) was an American attorney and women's rights activist. She wrote and lectured extensively regarding the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and reproductive freedom. Pilpel served as general counsel for both the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood. During her career, she participated in 27 cases that came before the United States Supreme Court. Pilpel was involved in the birth control movement and the pro-choice movement. She helped to establish the legal rights of minors to abortion and contraception.
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2 December 1911 The Bronx, New York
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23 April 1991 (aged 79) Manhattan, New York
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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