Vice President, Dick Cheney

Background

Born: January 30, 1941 in Lincoln, Nebraska

Children: Elizabeth and Mary

Graduated from University of Wyoming

Served on the transition team for President Gerald Ford in 1974.

Promoted to Deputy Assistant to President Ford in 1974.

In 1975, became the Chief of Staff.

Elected as Congressman to the U.S. House of Representative from Wyoming for five consecutive terms.

From 1981 to 1987, served as Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee.

Elected Chairman of the House of Republican Conference in 1987.

Elected as House Minority Whip in 1988.

Accomplishments

At 34, he was the youngest person to become Chief of Staff.

As Secretary of the State from 1989 to 1993, he directed the largest military campaigns in recent years, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his leadership during this difficult time in American history.

Responsibilities of the Vice President

Assumes the top position if the president dies in office, resigns, becomes unable to do his or her job, or is removed from office through impeachment. Leads commissions and manages special projects created by the president.