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Dick Cheney

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Key facts

Full name Richard Bruce Cheney[1]
Born January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska[1]
Vice president 46th Vice President of the United States, 2001–2009[1]
Secretary of defense U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1989–1993[2]

Dick Cheney was an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.

Context

Dick Cheney was an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 [1]. He also served as U.S. secretary of defense from 1989 to 1993 [2]. Cheney was a key figure in the administration's 'War on Terror' and was associated with advocacy for the Iraq war [3].

Documented claims

  • Cheney served as vice president under George W. Bush. [1]
  • He was secretary of defense under George H.W. Bush. [2]
  • He was associated with advocacy for the Iraq war. [3]

Questions and answers

What did Dick Cheney do?

Cheney served as vice president under George W. Bush and as secretary of defense under George H.W. Bush, and was influential in the 'War on Terror' [1].

Who is the most powerful vice president in history?

Cheney is often considered one of the most powerful vice presidents due to his influence in the Bush administration, particularly in national security and the Iraq war [3].

Did Cheney support Trump?

The sources do not provide information on Cheney's stance toward Trump.

Sources

  1. Dick Cheney | Biography, Vice Presidency, Halliburton, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Richard B. Cheney — history.defense.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Dick Cheney - Dedman College of Humanities and ... — smu.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People