Politicians and former presidents react to Dick Cheney’s death
Former President George W. Bush, who served two terms with Dick Cheney, issued a statement on social media.
The road to becoming deputy commander was a long one.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s political career began with a fellowship position in 1968, several years before he eventually rose to vice president in 2001 under former President George W. Bush.
Mr. Cheney, who died on November 3 at the age of 84, held several elected offices during his long career. Here’s a breakdown of all the positions he held:
early career
Cheney began her federal career as a Congressional Fellow in 1968, according to the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s archives website. The year 1969 was during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Mr. Cheney served as special assistant to the Secretary of Economic Opportunity.
In 1971 he was hired as a White House staff assistant and later became assistant director of the Cost of Living Council. He remained in that position until 1973, the ministry said. Cheney then spent a year in the private sector.
President Gerald Ford’s administration
During the Ford administration, Cheney served as deputy chief of staff from 1974 to 1975. He was promoted to White House Chief of Staff in 1975 and remained in that position until 1977. He also directed the unsuccessful 1976 presidential election campaign.
lower house
After the Ford administration, Cheney was elected to represent Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978. Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, but grew up primarily in Casper, Wyoming.
Cheney was re-elected for five additional terms and served for several years on the House Intelligence Committee and the House Intelligence and Appropriations Subcommittee.
House Republicans then selected Cheney as whip in December 1988.
Secretary of Defense
President George H.W. Bush appointed Cheney as Secretary of Defense in 1989, and Cheney became Secretary of Defense in March of that year. Cheney served in that position until 1993. During his time as Secretary of Defense, Cheney led the U.S. invasion of Panama and Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East.
private sector
In 1995, Cheney briefly served as chairman and CEO of Halliburton, an oil industry engineering and construction company.
vice president
President George W. Bush asked Cheney to be his running mate in March 2000. Cheney initially declined, but agreed after Bush asked again in July. Cheney served as vice president from 2001 to 2009.
Michelle Del Rey is a popular news reporter. Please contact mdelrey@usatoday.com.
