When was Dick Cheney born?

Dick Cheney was born on 30 January 1941 in Lincoln.

What positions has Dick Cheney held?

Positions held by Dick Cheney include: Vice President of the United States (2001–2009); United States Secretary of Defense (1989–1993); United States representative (1989–1989); United States representative (1987–1989); United States representative (1985–1987).

Where did Dick Cheney study?

Dick Cheney was educated at Yale University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wyoming, Natrona County High School.

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Dick Cheney

Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 (1941–2025)

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Richard Bruce Cheney was an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he played a central role in shaping U.S. foreign policy after the September 11 attacks. Cheney is often considered the most powerful vice president in American history.

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Born: 30 January 1941 wd
Place of birth: Lincoln wd
Died: 3 November 2025 wd
Place of death: Northern Virginia wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, autobiographer, businessperson, merchant, vice president, entrepreneur wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: Yale University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wyoming, Natrona County High School, Berkeley College wd
Spouse: Lynne Cheney wd

Positions held wd

Vice President of the United States (20 January 2001 – 20 January 2009)
United States Secretary of Defense (21 March 1989 – 20 January 1993)
United States representative (3 January 1989 – 17 March 1989)
United States representative (3 January 1987 – 3 January 1989)
United States representative (3 January 1985 – 3 January 1987)
United States representative (3 January 1983 – 3 January 1985)
United States representative (3 January 1981 – 3 January 1983)
United States representative (3 January 1979 – 20 March 1989)
White House Chief of Staff (21 November 1975 – 20 January 1977)

Awards wd

Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Francis Boyer Award (1993)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2018)

Questions

When was Dick Cheney born?: Dick Cheney was born on 30 January 1941 in Lincoln.
What positions has Dick Cheney held?: Positions held by Dick Cheney include: Vice President of the United States (2001–2009); United States Secretary of Defense (1989–1993); United States representative (1989–1989); United States representative (1987–1989); United States representative (1985–1987).
Where did Dick Cheney study?: Dick Cheney was educated at Yale University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wyoming, Natrona County High School.

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