Author and conservative commentator. Born in New York City, he was recruited into the CIA in 1951, the same year his first book, God and Man at Yale, was published. Soon founded the National Review in 1955, which he used as a forum to mobilize support for Barry Goldwater's presidential bid. In 1964 helped form Young Americans for Freedom. He later hosted "Firing Line" on the Public Broadcasting System from 1966 to 1999. Well known as a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist remembered for his eloquence, wit, and command of the English language. Buried in Sharon, Connecticut near some of his sisters (or buried with the ashes of his wife).
Author and conservative commentator. Born in New York City, he was recruited into the CIA in 1951, the same year his first book, God and Man at Yale, was published. Soon founded the National Review in 1955, which he used as a forum to mobilize support for Barry Goldwater's presidential bid. In 1964 helped form Young Americans for Freedom. He later hosted "Firing Line" on the Public Broadcasting System from 1966 to 1999. Well known as a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist remembered for his eloquence, wit, and command of the English language. Buried in Sharon, Connecticut near some of his sisters (or buried with the ashes of his wife).
Bio by: Fred Beisser
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Mary Aloise Buckley Heath
1918–1967
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John William Buckley
1920–1984
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Priscilla Langford Buckley
1921–2012
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Jane Lee Buckley Smith
1924–2007
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Patricia Lee Buckley Bozell
1927–2008
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Mary Ann Buckley
1928–1928
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Fergus Reid Buckley
1930–2014
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Maureen Lee Buckley O'Reilly
1933–1964
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Carol Virginia Buckley
1938–2019
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