- 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.
- Federal judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, confirmed by U.S Senate and received commission 17 December 1985. Assumed senior status 31 August 1996 and retired in 2000.
- Under Secretary for Security, Science, and Technology, U,S. State Department, 1981-1982.
- Enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and was discharged with rank of lieutenant (jg.) in 1946.
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