Cheney's political career began at 1968, when he was an intern in the office of a congressman in Washington. 65438-0969, became the special assistant to the director of the economic development bureau of the federal government. 1970- 197 1, deputy director under Rumsfeld and adviser to President Nixon. 197 1 served as assistant director of the white house living expenses Committee. From 1973 to 1974, he worked for Brady Woods. 1974 to 1975 served as deputy director of the white house office. 1975, served as assistant to President Ford and chief of staff of the White House. 1979, Cheney successfully ran for the federal house of representatives and served as a member of parliament 10. He is an important member of the Intelligence Committee of the House of Representatives, and is known as an "intelligence expert".

Cheney and President Bush

1989 After George Bush took office as President of the United States, Cheney served as Secretary of Defense in the Bush administration. During his tenure, Cheney planned the famous "Desert Storm" in the Gulf War and the military action to arrest General noriega in Panama. After leaving office, Cheney retired from politics and went into business.

In June 2000, 165438+ 10, Cheney won the general election with George W. Bush as a Republican vice presidential candidate and became the 54th (46th) vice president of the United States. In June 2006, 5438+ 10 took office. On September 1 day, 2004, the Republican Party Congress once again approved Cheney as the vice presidential candidate. 165438+ 10 In October, Cheney was re-elected as the vice president of the United States.

In April 2004, Cheney paid a working visit to China and delivered a speech at Fudan University.

Cheney was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom 199 1. He has a history of heart disease, and had heart surgery in March of 1978, 1988, 2000,1,200/kloc-0. On June 30th, 20001year, Cheney installed a pacemaker.

Wife: Lynn, they have two daughters.