Dick Cheney, Former Vice President and Defense Secretary, Dies at 84
Dick Cheney, a hard-charging conservative and one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and later became a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq as vice president under Bush's son, George W. Bush.
As vice president, Cheney was, in effect, the chief operating officer of the younger Bush's presidency, serving with significant influence.
Cheney was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Author's summary: Dick Cheney dies at 84 as former vice president.
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