Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney, born January 30, 1941, has made a significant mark in American politics, serving as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under the administration of George W. Bush.
Cheney's early life was marked by his birth in Lincoln, Nebraska, but he spent most of his childhood in Sumner, Nebraska, and Casper, Wyoming. His political career began as an intern for Congressman William A. Steiger, eventually working his way up to the White House during the Nixon and Ford administrations, where he served as White House Chief of Staff under the latter administration.
In 1978, Cheney was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, a position he held for five consecutive terms, ultimately becoming House Minority Whip. During his tenure, he was selected to serve as Secretary of Defense under the presidency of George H. W. Bush, overseeing the 1991 Operation Desert Storm and other significant actions.
Following his time in office during the Clinton presidency, Cheney took on the role of chairman and CEO of Halliburton Company from 1995 to 2000.
