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William Frank Buckley Jr. (born William Francis Buckley; November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative writer, public intellectual, and political commentator. Born in New York City, Buckley spoke Spanish as his first language before learning French and then English as a child.
- 1944–1946
- William F. Buckley Sr.
Mar 19, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of William F. Buckley, Jr., one of the founders of the modern conservative movement in the U.S. See his books, debates, TV show, and political influence from 1925 to 2004.
Learn about the life and legacy of William F. Buckley, a legendary CIA officer who died in terrorist custody in Beirut in 1985. He was a decorated veteran, a pioneer of counterterrorism, and a recipient of the CIA's highest honor.
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William Francis Buckley (May 30, 1928 – June 3, 1985) was a United States Army officer in the United States Army Special Forces, and a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) station chief in Beirut from 1984 until his kidnapping and execution in 1985. Buckley's cover was as a political officer at the U.S. Embassy.
- 1947–1965 (Army), 1965–1985 (CIA)
- Lieutenant Colonel (Army), Paramilitary Operations Officer (CIA)
Apr 18, 2024 · William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925–2008), American editor, author, and conservative gadfly who became an important intellectual influence in conservative politics in the United States. He founded the magazine National Review in 1955, and he hosted the television program Firing Line from 1966 to 1999.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 27, 2008 · Is Dead at 82. William F. Buckley Jr., who marshaled polysyllabic exuberance, famously arched eyebrows and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American...
Watch the premiere of The Incomparable Mr. Buckley, a film that explores the life and legacy of the conservative writer, commentator and public intellectual. Learn how Buckley shaped the modern conservative movement and influenced generations of politicians and thinkers.
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