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.Russello, Gerald. Mr. Buckley Goes to Washington , The American Conservative 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..

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, and died at a hospital in Washington, D.C. five months later on August 18, 2023 from problems caused by a fall.

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