Abbie Hoffman
Abbot Howard Hoffman 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Worcester
- Educated at
- Brandeis UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyWorcester Academy
Trending & Selected Quotes
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"The best way to educate oneself is to become part of the revolution."
"All you kiddies remember to lay off the needle drugs, the only dope worth shooting is Richard Nixon."
"For six years, the only consistent thing about our national drug policy has been its inconsistency. Harsher penalties, urine testing, hysteria, budget cuts and the simplistic "Just Say No!' campaign h…"
"I see Judaism as a way of life. Sticking up for the underdog. Being an outsider. A critic of society. The kid on the corner who says the emperor has no clothes on. The Prophet."
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Timeline
1936
Born
Birth1989
Died
Death
Influenced
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Source Attribution
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