Dick Cheney

Richard Bruce Cheney ( ; born January 30, 1941) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He is often cited as the most powerful vice president in American history. Cheney previously served as the 17th United States Secretary of Defence, the U.S. Representative for , and White House Chief of Staff. He is currently the oldest living former U.S. vice president, following the death of Walter Mondale in 2021.