Doctor of Humanities degree from Georgia Southwestern State University in recognition of his achievements and appreciation for his efforts to promote the interests of his alma mater. See also List of United States political appointments that crossed party lines References Sources Bell, Griffin B. and Ronald J. Ostrow.Taking Care of the Law Morrow. 1982. Murphy, Reg, "Uncommon Sense, The Achievement of Griffin Bell," Peachtree Press. External links Bell's Mercer Commencement Address Georgia Encyclopedia article. Griffin B. Bell papers at the Georgia Historical Society 1918 births 2009 deaths United States Attorneys General Georgia (U.S. state) lawyers People from Americus, Georgia Georgia Southwestern State University alumni Mercer University alumni Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States court of appeals judges appointed by John F. Kennedy 20th-century American judges Guantanamo Bay captives legal and administrative procedures Deaths from pancreatic cancer Carter administration cabinet members 20th-century American politicians Deaths from cancer in Georgia (U.S. state) United States Army officers United States Army personnel of World War II Judges of the United States Court of Military Commission Review