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Former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell died on January 5, 2009, in an Atlanta, Georgia, hospital, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bell, who served as attorney general during former President Jimmy Carter's administration, was 90 years old. In a statement, Carter said he was "deeply saddened" by Bell's death, calling his former attorney general a "trusted and enduring public figure."Hartford Courant: ...Carter's attorney general, Griffin B. Bell, dies in Atlanta... ajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies
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- Name: Griffin Boyette Bell
- Born: October 31, 1918
- Birthplace: Americus, Georgia
- Died at 9: 40 a.m. on January 5, 2009 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgiaajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies
- Suffered from pancreatic cancer, pneumonia and kidney diseaseajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies
- Graduated from Mercer University Law School in 1948
- Appointed by then-President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to serve as a United States Circuit Judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of AppealsKing & Spalding Law Firm: Griffin B. Bell Biography
- Served as U.S. attorney general from 1977-1979, during former President Jimmy Carter's administrationKing & Spalding Law Firm: Griffin B. Bell Biography
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Statement from Jimmy Carter
"Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Griffin Bell. A trusted and enduring public figure, Griffin's integrity, professionalism, and charm were greatly valued across party lines and presidential administrations. As a World War II veteran, federal appeals court judge, civil rights advocate, and U.S. Attorney General in my administration, Griffin made many lasting contributions to his native Georgia and country. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."ajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies -
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BELL, GRIFFIN BOYETTE: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>West's Encyclopedia of American Law</i> - $2.45
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An ex-combat desert storm veteran is hired as a bodyguard by a former world heavyweight boxing champ to protect his family and him against a vengeful rap music mogul. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 09/25/2007 Starring: Jean...
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View All Griffin Bell Questions (130) | Ask a QuestionCan I get a link to Kathy Griffin bikini pictures? (1 Answer)Here you go... According to People magazine, Paris and Kathy are being filmed together for an upcoming episode of Griffin's Bravo show, "My Life on the D-List." read moreShould men be forced to play Nancy Griffin? (8 Answers)If the league accepts an individual to play, that individual should be treated no different than any other. It's not clear what the exact rule change was back in 2006. ... read moreDoes the Griffin iMate (ADB to USB adapter) work with OS X Leopard? (And Linux/Windows, if info is found on these) (1 Answer)Seeing the reviews from Amazon.com, it seems that it's compatible with OS X Leopard. http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-2001-ADB-iMate-Universal-adapter/product-reviews/B000067V8L/ One person gave negative feedback after visiting the manufacturer's website, but it seems that the ... read moreWrite a synopsis of the new book "Behind The Bell" by Screech (Dustin Diamond). (3 Answers)In Behind the Bell, Dustin Diamond delivers a moving and charismatic memoir of living the American dream. Screech tells you all the dirty details on that show you kind of ... read more
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