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Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies") and was a member of the Chicago Seven. He was also a leading proponent of the Flower Power movement.
Aug 15, 2022 · Abbie Hoffman was a social activist who fought for civil rights and against the Vietnam War in the 1960s. He died by suicide in 1989, possibly due to his bipolar disorder and the side effects of Prozac, a medication he was taking.
Abbie Hoffman (born November 30, 1936, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.—died April 12, 1989, New Hope, Pennsylvania) was an American political activist who founded the Youth International Party (Yippies) and was known for his successful media events.
Nov 4, 2021 · Learn about the outrageous life and legacy of Abbie Hoffman, one of the most passionate and eccentric American political activists of the 1960s. From protesting the Vietnam War to founding the Youth International Party, Hoffman used theatrics and humor to challenge the establishment and expose social injustice.
Apr 14, 1989 · Abbie Hoffman, the writer and antiwar protester who founded the Yippie movement in the 1960's and became a symbol of radical activism, was found dead Wednesday night at his home in New...
Aug 24, 2017 · How the anarchist protester threw dollar bills at Wall Street traders in 1967 and became a media sensation. Learn about the inspiration, the execution and the impact of his protest against capitalism.
A tribute to the Yippie leader and author who based his life of rebellion on his Jewish consciousness. Learn about his background, his role in the Chicago Seven trial, and his views on Judaism and humor.
