The Incomparable Mr. Buckley | William F. Buckley, Jr. | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement.

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Chapters:
00:05:12 William F. Buckley, Jr.'s early life and childhood
00:10:21 Buckley's time at Yale University
00:14:21 Meeting and marrying his wife, Patricia Taylor
00:16:00 Writing his first book "God and Man at Yale"
00:23:45 Creating his magazine, National Review
00:27:22 Fostering conservatism in the youth with Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)
00:35:52 James Baldwin debates Buckley in 1965 at University of Cambridge
00:46:14 Running for mayor in New York City
00:53:30 "Firing Line," Buckley's TV program, is born
01:01:00 Gore Vidal and Buckley debate on "Firing Line" in 1968
01:10:14 Watergate and denouncing President Richard Nixon
01:21:54 Ronald Reagan and Buckley's close relationship
01:27:33 Modern day conservatism
01:31:28 Patricia's death and Buckley's death shortly thereafter
01:35:20 How did America end up here from Buckley's work?

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