Summary
Dick Cheney, who passed away at 84, was a significant figure in American politics. He served as vice president under President George W. Bush and played a key role in the "War on Terror." Cheney was known for his influence in various governmental roles and later criticized President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- Dick Cheney was 84 years old when he passed away.
- He was vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
- Cheney played a major role in the U.S. response to the 9/11 attacks, including the Iraq invasion.
- Before being vice president, he served as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush during the Gulf War.
- He was a member of the House of Representatives for a decade.
- Cheney criticized the leadership of the Republican party under President Donald Trump later in his life.
- Cheney used legal deferments to avoid military draft during the Vietnam War era.
- He began his political career working in the White House under President Gerald Ford.
