Griffin Bell
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Griffin Boyette Bell (October 31, 1918 – January 5, 2009) was the 72nd Attorney General of the United States, having served under President Jimmy Carter. Previously, he was a U.S. circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Griffin Bell | |
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72nd United States Attorney General | |
In office January 26, 1977 – August 16, 1979 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Edward H. Levi |
Succeeded by | Benjamin R. Civiletti |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
In office October 5, 1961 – March 1, 1976 | |
Appointed by | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | James Clinkscales Hill |
Personal details | |
Born | Griffin Boyette Bell (1918-10-31)October 31, 1918 Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | January 5, 2009(2009-01-05) (aged 90) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Mercer University (LLB) |
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