Dick Cheney was a former Vice President of the United States, serving under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
He is known for his strong leadership, national security policies, and decisive decisions.
Cause Of Death
Dick Cheney had been suffering from a number of complex health problems—pneumonia, heart and vascular disease—for some time.
That night his condition suddenly deteriorated, and in profound pain, he breathed his last—saying goodbye to us all and leaving forever.
Former US President George Bush said of Dick Cheney – “This is a great loss for the nation, and a deep sorrow for his friends.”
Key Architect of the “war on Terror”
The reason George H. W. Bush is often associated with the “War on Terror” is because of his role in laying the groundwork for U.S. foreign policy against terrorism, especially in the aftermath of the Gulf War and the events of the early 1990s. While the formal “War on Terror” was officially launched after the September 11, 2001 attacks during George W. Bush’s presidency, Bush senior’s administration took significant early steps against terrorism.
Full of kindness and a common man
Once upon a time, during the era of George H. W. Bush when he was the Secretary of Defense, everyone considered him a very serious and strict person. But there were some moments in his life that showed the warmth of his heart.
A report in The Washington Post mentioned that despite all his major responsibilities, he often went grocery shopping for his family himself—and yes, he also cooked food himself! Imagine, the Secretary of Defense standing in line to buy fish and meat.
Once, after the Gulf War, an elderly man who was a janitor approached him. He just stood silently and said, “We are proud of your army.” It was such a simple but touching moment.
And the sweetest thing? One day, when he arrived at his local grocery store, the employees at the meat and fish counter made a small “Thank You” card for him—with an American flag on it.
These little things show that he was not just a strict leader but also a common man who made time for his family, cooked food himself, and kept a connection with people.
Whether it was deciding a war or buying vegetables for home—he was fully present with all his heart
Dick Cheney became a sharp critic of Donald Trump in the later years. He openly stated that Trump had damaged the traditions and values of American democracy. Cheney believed that the Republican Party should return to its old principles—responsibility, respect, and integrity. Cheney said that in the history of the nation, there was never a greater threat to the republic than Trump. He criticized Trump’s refusal to accept the 2020 election results and his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney stood firmly against Trump’s leadership style and policies, advocating for putting the country above party loyalties and defending the Constitution. This stance eventually led to their ostracism within the Republican Party.