James L. Buckley

A Senator from New York. Born in New York City, March 9, 1923. Received secondary education at the Millbrook School, Millbrook, N. Y. Graduated Yale University 1943 and received his law degree from the same university in 1949. Enlisted in United States Navy in 1942 and was discharged with rank of lieutenant (jg. ) in 1946. Admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1950 and commenced practice in New Haven. Joined the Catawba Corp. Of New York as a vice president and director 1953-1970. Elected as the candidate of the Conservative Party of New York State to the United States Senate in 1970, and served from January 3, 1971, to January 3, 1977. Unsuccessful Republican and Conservative candidate for reelection in 1976. Unsuccessful Republican candidate for election to the United States Senate from Connecticut in 1980. Under Secretary for Security, Science, and Technology, United States Department of State 1981-1982. President, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc. 1982-1985. Federal judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit 1985-1996. Was a resident of Bethesda, Md. , until his death on August 18, 2023. Interment in Saint Bernard Cemetery, Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn.