When Buckley Met Baldwin.
Published In: Atlantic, 2025, v. 335, n. 6. P. 98 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Tanenhaus, Sam 3 of 3
Abstract
In 1965, intellectual giants William F. Buckley and James Baldwin debated at Cambridge Union on the subject of race in America. Baldwin's arguments were original and unorthodox, emphasizing the creation of a new white man in America due to interracial dynamics. The debate was a significant event, with Baldwin's eloquence and powerful arguments earning him a victory over Buckley, who struggled to engage with the broader context of America's racial history. Despite the defeat, Buckley's subsequent endeavors, such as launching the TV debate program Firing Line, demonstrated a commitment to facilitating discussions on important issues, including race relations. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Atlantic. 2025/06, Vol. 335, Issue 6, p98
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:1072-7825
- Accession Number:185174319
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