WASHINGTON- Former United State Senator from New York, James Buckley, passed away at the age of 100 on Friday. Buckley was the oldest living former U.S. Senator at the time of his death.
Buckley served one term in the U.S. Senate from 1971 until 1977. Buckley was elected as a Conservative and caucused with Republicans during his time in the Senate. He also served in several roles in the administration of President Ronald Regan.
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar reflected on Buckley’s life of public service.
“James Buckley is the only American to hold senior roles in all three branches of government,” said Kassar. “From World War II naval service through a term in the U.S. Senate, senior roles in the Regan Administration, and years on the Federal Bench, James Buckley’s legacy will be praised and studied for generations to come.”
