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Buckley's view on race changed notably during which decades?

  • 1940s-1950s

  • 1950s-1960s

  • 1960s-1970s

  • 1970s-1980s

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In the 1950s and 1960s, Buckley's views on race underwent a significant transformation. Initially a staunch conservative who opposed desegregation, he gradually came to embrace a more moderate stance. This shift was influenced by his personal experiences, including conversations with civil rights leaders, and by his growing belief that racial equality was essential for the health of American society.
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