Terrel Bell
Terrel Howard Bell (November 11, 1921 – June 22, 1996) was an American politician. He was the second United States Secretary of Education. He was in the Ronald Reagan cabinet. He served from January 1981 through January 1985.
Terrel H. Bell | |
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| 2nd United States Secretary of Education | |
| In office January 22, 1981 – January 20, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Shirley M. Hufstedler |
| Succeeded by | William J. Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1921 Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, United States |
| Died | June 22, 1996 (aged 74) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy, Utah, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Fitzgerald Bell |
| Children | Mark F. Bell Warren T. Bell Glenn M. Bell Peter F. Bell |
| Parents | Willard Dewain Bell Alta Martin Bell |
| Alma mater | Southern Idaho College of Education |
| Profession | Educator |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Bell was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He studied at Southern Idaho College of Education. Bell died in Salt Lake City from pulmonary fibrosis, aged 74.[1]
References
- ↑ "Terrel Bell, Known for Defending Federal Role in Education, Dies". Education Week.org. July 10, 1996. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
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