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Dick Cheney was the 46th Vice President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He did not serve as president. Prior to his vice presidency, he was Secretary of Defense from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush, and he also held other federal roles and a long career in Congress and business. He became widely known as a powerful and influential figure in the Bush administration, especially in matters related to national security and the post-9/11 wars.