Jerry Rubin Bio

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Rubin, Jerry (1938-1994), US social activist, anti-war leader, and counterculture icon during the 1960s and 1970s. During the 1980s, he became a successful businessman. He died at age 56.

• Wikipedia page
• Started the Youth International Party--better known as the Yippies--with Hoffman and Paul Krassner, founded on Dec. 31, 1967.
• Quoted in 1989 NYT obituary for Abbie Hoffman; see also UPI 4/12/1989 Hoffman obit.