Trivia

Cheney was initially the head of the search committee for George W. Bush's vice presidential running mate in the 2000 election. Bush surprised pundits by selecting Cheney himself to be his running mate.

He has suffered four heart attacks, underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 1988 and had a pacemaker fitted in 2001.

Is widely considered, by supporters and detractors alike, to have been the most powerful and influential vice president in the history of America.

Recovering from heart transplant surgery, performed on March 24, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

Served as Secretary of Defense (1989-1993) under President George Bush.

Served as President Gerald Ford's Chief of Staff (1975-1977).

Portrayed by Christian Bale (who shares the same birthday) in Vice (2018).

Former CEO of Halliburton, still on their payroll despite "leaving" the company to take on the office of Vice President of the United States.

Underwent a heart transplant on March 24, 2012 at age 71 at the Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

Portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss in W. (2008).

With the passing of Walter Mondale on April 19, 2021, Cheney became the oldest-living vice president.

Served as the at-large U.S. representative from Wyoming (1979-1989).

Became vice president-elect to George W. Bush on 13 December 2000, after 36 days of post-election turmoil, and a concession by opponents Al Gore and Joe Lieberman.

White House Chief of Staff (1975-1977).

Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George Bush in 1991.

Has two daughters Liz Cheney (b. 1966) and Mary Cheney (b. 1969).

Son of Marjorie Lorraine (Dickey) and Richard Herbert Cheney.

Prior to the 2000 presidential election, he was a resident of Texas. Since George W. Bush was also a resident of Texas and the 12th Amendment would have prohibited Texas electors from voting for Texas residents for both president and vice president, he changed his residency back to Wyoming.

Distantly related to William Cheney.

Vice President of the United States (2001-2009).