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William Frank Buckley Jr. (born William Francis Buckley; [ a] November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative writer, public intellectual, and political commentator. [ 1] Born in New York City, Buckley spoke Spanish as his first language before learning French and then English as a child. [ 2]
Mar 19, 2024 · William F. Buckley, Jr. is widely considered one of the architects of the modern conservative movement who influenced generations of politicians, including Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater.
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...
Aug 24, 2024 · William F. Buckley, Jr. (born November 24, 1925, New York, New York, U.S.—died February 27, 2008, Stamford, Connecticut) was a versatile American editor, author, and conservative gadfly who became an important intellectual influence in conservative politics.
See how William F. Buckley, Jr., one of the foremost public intellectuals, galvanized the modern conservative movement.
May 13, 2017 · Buckley was outraged when white supremacists set off a bomb in a Birmingham church on Sept. 15, 1963, killing four young African American girls. An early biographer reported that Buckley...
Jul 11, 2020 · Buckley talked about his body of published works, people who have influenced his thinking, and his political philosophies. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and...
Feb 28, 2008 · William F. Buckley Jr., the columnist, novelist, television talk show host and tireless intellectual who founded the modern conservative movement and was its articulate voice for nearly six...
Feb 27, 2008 · William F. Buckley Jr., the peerless and exuberant voice of the conservative movement, died Wednesday morning at the age of 82. The founder of the National Review and witty host of TV's...
Feb 27, 2008 · Author and conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr., who became famous for his intellectual political writings in his magazine, the National Review, has died at age 82.