A look back at Dick Cheney’s controversial political achievements
USA TODAY’s Washington bureau chief Susan Page looks back on the political accomplishments of Dick Cheney, who has died at the age of 84.
The funeral for former US Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to be held this week in Washington, DC.
Cheney died on November 3 at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, his family announced.
A longtime force in Republican politics, he served under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and was considered one of the most powerful and controversial people to hold the vice presidential role, largely due to his role in leading the push to invade Iraq in 2003.
After the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, he became critical of President Donald Trump and said he would vote for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, USA TODAY previously reported.
The former vice president was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1941 and grew up in Wyoming, where he served in the House of Representatives before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, and two daughters, Mary and Liz. Liz Cheney is a former Republican Congresswoman.
Here’s what you need to know about Dick Cheney’s funeral.
When is Dick Cheney’s funeral?
Mr. Cheney’s funeral will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
Where will Dick Cheney’s funeral be held?
Cheney’s funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
This is by invitation only and only those with invitations issued before the service will be allowed into the Cathedral, with safety measures in place for staff and guests.
The public can also watch the service online.
Who will speak at Dick Cheney’s funeral?
Among the dozen or so people scheduled to speak at Cheney’s memorial service are:
- Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith, Director of the Washington National Cathedral
- George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States
- Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Professor of Medicine and Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney
- Cheney’s grandchildren
- Pete Williams, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and former NBC News Justice Correspondent
Where will Dick Cheney be buried?
As of Sunday, November 16, no information regarding a possible Cheney burial has been released.
USA TODAY has reached out to a Cheney family spokesperson for comment.
contribution: Mary Walrus-Holdridge, america today
