Terrel Bell
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This article is about the U.S. Secretary of Education. For the basketball player, see Terrell Bell.
Terrel Howard Bell (November 11, 1921 – June 22, 1996) was the secretary of education in the cabinet of President Ronald Reagan.[1][2] He was the second secretary of education, following Shirley Hufstedler.
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Terrel Bell | |
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2nd United States Secretary of Education | |
In office January 22, 1981 – December 31, 1984 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Shirley Hufstedler |
Succeeded by | William Bennett |
United States Commissioner of Education | |
In office June 1974 – July 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | John Ottina |
Succeeded by | Edward Aguirre |
Personal details | |
Born | Terrel Howard Bell (1921-11-11)November 11, 1921 Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1996(1996-06-22) (aged 74) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Larkin Sunset Gardens Sandy, Utah |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Betty Fitzgerald |
Children | 4 sons |
Education | Albion State Normal School (BA) University of Idaho (MA) University of Utah (PhD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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