James L. Buckley
James Lane Buckley (March 9, 1923 – August 18, 2023) was an American judge and politician. He was a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.[1] He was nominated by Ronald Reagan. Before, Buckley served as a United States Senator from the state of New York. His brother was journalist William F. Buckley, Jr..
James Buckley | |
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| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit | |
| In office December 17, 1985 – August 31, 1996 | |
| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Edward Tamm |
| Succeeded by | John Roberts |
| Undersecretary of State for International Security Affairs | |
| In office February 28, 1981 – August 20, 1982 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Matthew Nimetz |
| Succeeded by | William Schneider |
| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Goodell |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Patrick Moynihan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lane Buckley March 9, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 2023 (aged 100) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Conservative Party (Before 1976) Republican Party (1976–2023) |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Cooley |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Buckley was born in New York City. In December 2019, he became the oldest living former U.S. Senator following the death of Jocelyn Burdick.
Buckley turned 100 in March 2023,[2] and died at a hospital in Washington, D.C. five months later on August 18, 2023 from problems caused by a fall.[3][4]
References
- Russello, Gerald. Mr. Buckley Goes to Washington Archived 2011-07-04 at the Wayback Machine, The American Conservative
- "The 'Sainted Junior Senator From New York' Turns 100". The Daily Signal. March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Hamburger, James (August 18, 2023). "James Buckley, conservative politician and U.S. senator, dies at 100". Washington Post. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- Butler, Jack (August 18, 2023). "James L. Buckley, R.I.P." National Review. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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