US Postal Service Unveils William F. Buckley Jr. Forever Stamp

The US Postal Service introduced the William F. Buckley Jr. Forever Stamp on Tuesday, sparking strong reactions from various commentators on X.

An opening ceremony is set to take place at 4:30 PM at Beinecke Plaza in Yale, New Haven—where Buckley graduated and kicked off his extensive public career. The stamp features a black and white image derived from 1960s photographs and will be available in postal stores, with an official release date of September 9th.

“Today, we celebrate the legacy of William F. Buckley Jr. by releasing this uniquely designed Forever® Stamp,” the USPS announced.

Buckley, who founded National Review and hosted the PBS show “Firing Line,” has played a significant role in shaping modern conservatism, albeit in a controversial manner, according to the USPS’s background information on the stamp. The Buckley Stamp was first revealed earlier this year as part of the 2025 postage program.

In response to the announcement, left-leaning users expressed their frustration. Nathan Robinson, editor of Current Affairs, criticized Buckley as “a prejudice using flashy language as an alternative to dignified discourse.”

Nate Tiner Williams, editor of Black Catholic Messenger, characterized Buckley as “a very racist white American Catholic.”

Benjamin Kunkel, who co-founded a literary magazine in New York, succinctly expressed his discontent, stating, “F*CK This Country – Before.”

On the other hand, conservatives have celebrated this recognition as an acknowledgment of the men who helped establish modern American conservatism. The USPS is noted for promoting Buckley’s contributions, and National Review has encouraged supporters to attend the dedication ceremony at Yale.

The USPS lists September 9, 2025, as the publication date for the stamp in New Haven, Connecticut. Collectors will also have the option to buy digital color postmarks corresponding to the event dates and locations.