Abbie Hoffman

Abbott "Abbie" Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was a social and political activist in the United States, co-founder of the Youth International Party ("Yippies") and, later, a fugitive from the law who lived under an alias following a conviction for allegedly dealing cocaine. He came to prominence in the 1960s, but practiced most of his activism in the 1970s and has remained a symbol of the youth rebellion of that decade.

Cultural references

• The lyrics to the Moxy Fruvous song Stuck in the 90's go "'Cause there's no need for the Peace Sign, 'Post Republican "Peace Time" / Join the parade, wave the flag, Tell the world it's your lackey / Abbie Hoffman was wacky"
• The movie Forrest Gump which references many historical events shows a man alluding to Abbie Hoffman with his famed American flag shirt giving a speech over the Washington Monument's reflecting pool.