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- Birth nameJames Lane Buckley
- James Buckley was born on March 9, 1923 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Ann Frances Cooley. He died on August 18, 2023 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
- SpouseAnn Frances Cooley(1953 - December 30, 2011) (her death, 6 children)
- Brother of William F. Buckley.
- Uncle of Christopher Buckley.
- President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., 1982-1985.
- Graduated from Yale University in 1943 and received his law degree from Yale in 1949.
- Elected to the U.S. Senate as the candidate of the Conservative Party of New York State in 1970. Served from 3 January 1971-3 January 3 1977. Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1976 and for election from Connecticut in 1980.
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