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Shop NowJim Buckley, a man who had the unique distinction of serving in all three branches of the Federal government, passed away at 100 years old. Being the older brother of National Review founder William F. Buckley Jr., he made his mark on history with his many accomplishments throughout his life.
1923-2023: James Buckley was one of the few people to have served in all three branches of the Federal government. Read all about his historic career and ties to President Ronald Reagan: https://t.co/nOInhtLmaJ pic.twitter.com/0hxHANleNd
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 19, 2023
Buckley was born on March 9th, 1923, and attended Yale University where he majored in English before joining the Navy to fight in World War II. Later, he went to Yale Law School and became a corporate lawyer. He married Ann Frances Coole in 1953 and she died in 2011.
When Jim managed his brother’s mayoral campaign in 1965, it marked the beginning of his illustrious political career. In 1970 he was elected senator as part of the Conservative Party of New York before challenging campaign finance laws in 1976 which resulted in the landmark Supreme Court case Buckley v. Valeo. That same year, he shocked Republicans when he called for President Richard Nixon’s resignation due to Watergate and officially registered as a Republican thereafter.
Former NY Senator and ‘conservative beacon’ James L. Buckley dies at 100 https://t.co/E7LpQk0Y6x pic.twitter.com/lg9YdctRG0
— New York Post (@nypost) August 18, 2023
In 1976 he lost reelection to Democrat Daniel Patrick Moynihan but later served under Ronald Reagan as an Undersecretary for Security Assistance at the U.S Department of State. He was then nominated by Reagan himself to serve on the U.S Court of Appeals for The District Of Columbia Circuit where he served until 1987 when he retired from public service at age 64 due to failing health issues.
However, he continued practicing law until 2005 when poor health forced him into retirement once again.
James L. Buckley, the statesman, judge, writer, and brother of William F., has died at age 100. https://t.co/i5L5CnyBup
— National Review (@NRO) August 19, 2023
Throughout his long and distinguished career, Jim Buckley accomplished much that will live on beyond his death including successfully challenging campaign finance laws that are still shaping politics today.
His actions make him one of our nation’s most influential politicians. His legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
