{"product_id":"william-f-buckley-jr-stamps","title":"William F. Buckley, Jr. Stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam F. Buckley, Jr. Stamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForever 82¢ | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheet Stamp Format\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOne of the most influential public intellectuals in modern U.S. history, William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925–2008) defined the conservative movement of the mid-20th century and was one of its most recognizable spokesmen. Author of more than 50 books, Buckley founded \u003cem\u003eNational Review\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the nation’s leading conservative publications, and hosted the Emmy Award–winning public affairs television program \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e for more than 30 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stamp features a striking black-and-white portrait of Buckley created by artist Dale Stephanos. Using graphite and charcoal on hot-press watercolor paper, Stephanos created the artwork by hand before refining the details digitally. He based the portrait on a photograph taken by Steve Schapiro in the 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA major part of Buckley’s influence came through \u003cem\u003eNational Review\u003c\/em\u003e, a magazine he founded in 1955 to strengthen conservatism at a time when liberalism dominated U.S. politics. His earlier books, \u003cem\u003eGod and Man at Yale\u003c\/em\u003e (1951) and \u003cem\u003eMcCarthy and His Enemies\u003c\/em\u003e (1954), had established his reputation, but \u003cem\u003eNational Review\u003c\/em\u003e—which united thinkers across the spectrum to shape a relevant, non-extremist ideology—solidified him as the intellectual leader of modern conservatism. Within a decade, it became the nation’s most influential conservative publication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuckley expanded his reach beyond print by bringing his sharp intellect and humor to television with \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e in 1966. The show featured spirited conversations with guests from across the political spectrum, tackling divisive issues in a way that engaged conservative and liberal viewers alike. In 1969, \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e earned an Emmy, further cementing Buckley as the public face of conservatism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e popularized conservative thought, the movement gained political momentum. By the 1970s, conservatism was influencing public policy, with Ronald Reagan adopting many of Buckley’s ideas as governor and later as president. Throughout this time, Buckley remained a trusted advisor, further shaping the mainstream conservative agenda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 35 years, Buckley retired from \u003cem\u003eNational Review\u003c\/em\u003e in 1990 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991. Although \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e ended in 1999, Buckley continued writing, publishing more than 50 books. Today, \u003cem\u003eNational Review\u003c\/em\u003e carries on Buckley’s legacy, shaping conservative thought for new generations, while \u003cem\u003eFiring Line\u003c\/em\u003e continues its tradition of thoughtful debate with a relaunch on PBS in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam F. Buckley, Jr.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, stamp is being issued as a Forever\u003cspan class=\"legal-mark\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail\u003cspan class=\"legal-mark\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e one-ounce price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Issuance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 9, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Haven, CT 06511\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United States Postal Service","offers":[{"title":"Sheet of 20","offer_id":46214607274175,"sku":"487504","price":14.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3484\/9471\/files\/WilliamF.BuckleyJrStamps1.jpg?v=1789591014","url":"https:\/\/postage-direct.com\/products\/william-f-buckley-jr-stamps","provider":"Postage-Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}