Former US Vice President Dick Cheney is being laid to rest in a private ceremony at the National Cathedral in Washington. His funeral will be attended by several high-profile figures, including former President Joe Biden, who plans to pay his respects. Former President George W. Bush will also deliver a tribute to Cheney, who served as his vice president during his two terms in office. Cheney died on November 3 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac disease at the age of 84.
Cheney was a highly influential figure in US politics, serving in Congress, as Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush, and Vice President under Bush. He played a key role in the response to the 9/11 attacks and the war on terror. A polarizing figure, Cheney’s legacy is complex and has been marked by controversy.
Cheney’s funeral will be held at the National Cathedral on Thursday at 11am ET, with his family, including daughter Liz Cheney and grandchildren, also in attendance. The White House previously lowered its flags in respect of his passing but did not issue a major proclamation.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-attend-dick-cheneys-funeral-bush-deliver-tribute/story?id=127491255