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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.
Apr 5, 2024 · He was always on television — his own show ( Firing Line ), of course, but also the “mainstream” shows: the Tonight show, the Today show, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, Laugh-In . . . He is not to be...
Feb 27, 2008 · William F. Buckley Jr., who marshaled polysyllabic exuberance, famously arched eyebrows and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American political...
Feb 28, 2008 · His father presided over an oil empire with holdings in seven countries and a fortune that at his death in 1958 was estimated at $10 million. As a child, Mr. Buckley was raised by a...
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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.