William F. Buckley, Jr., one of the great intellects of our time died today, at the age of 82, while working in his study.
Buckley, founder of the National Review, shaped modern conservative thought.
In the first issue of National Review, November 19, 1955, Buckley famously said of the fledgling magazine that:
It stands athwart history, yelling Stop, […]
William F. Buckley, Jr. 1925 - 2008
February 27th, 2008 · No Comments
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