Celebrating the Birth of William F. Buckley, 100 Years Later

Today marks the 100th birthday of William F. Buckley Jr.—a towering figure in American conservatism. This occasion has been marked by tributes from countless voices across the political spectrum. Perhaps most notably is the release of Sam Tanenhaus’ Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America—some twenty-seven years in the making. Other tributes include dozens of articles across almost every major American newspaper, nearly an entire edition of National Review, and even a special edition stamp from the United States Postal Service.