The funeral service for formerVice President Dick Cheneyis set to take place in the nation's capital on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The former American businessman and politician died Nov. 3 of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1941, Cheney grew up in Wyoming, where he served as a lawmaker and later retired.
Cheney served as vice president under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and is consideredone of the most powerful and controversial men to hold the role, largely due to his role in leading the push toinvade Iraq in 2003andhis views on presidential power.
Following reports of former Vice President Dick Cheney's death, explore the lives of his family — from wife Lynne and daughters Liz and Mary to grandchildren — and see how they shaped his public career, with some forging political paths of their own. From left, granddaughters Katie Perry, Grace Perry, Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, granddaughter Elizabeth Perry, daughter Liz Cheney Perry, and son-in-law Phillip Perry on Aug. 18, 2004, near Moose, Wyoming." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Vice President Dick Cheney waves with his family, L-R, daughter Liz Perry, holding grandson Phillip Perry, granddaughters Elizabeth and Kate, wife Lynne, granddaughter Grace and son-in-law Phil Perry at the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City in September, 2004. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Family members of Republican vice-presidential candidate Dick Cheney listen as Cheney addresses the media on his release from George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, November 24, 2000. From Left, Lynne Cheney, his daughter Liz Cheney Perry, her husband Phil Perry, (R), and in front is the Perry's daughter Kate. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney, pose with their sixth grandchild, Samuel David Cheney, in Washington, in this photograph released by the White House on May 23, 2007. Samuel David Cheney is the first baby for the vice president's daughter, Mary Cheney, and her longtime partner, Heather Poe. Samuel weighed 8 lbs, six ounces (about 3.8 kg) at birth at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Republican presidential nominees George W. Bush (4th L), vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney (5th L) and their families wave to the delegates after Bush's acceptance speech at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia on August 3, 2000. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Vice President Dick Cheney (4th R) poses with US Congressman Paul Ryan (C), R-Wisconsin, as his daughter, US Congresswoman Liz Cheney (4th L) is sworn in during the opening of the 115th US Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 3, 2017. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
U.S. Vice president Dick Cheney (L) takes the oath for his second term in office from House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R) at inaugural ceremonies in Washington D.C. January 20, 2005. Cheney's wife Lynn (2nd L), daughters Mary (3rd L) and Liz (2nd R) watch. Watching behind is U.S. President George W. Bush (rear R) and Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Liz Cheney waves to the crowd while holding her daughter, Kate, at the Republican National Convention, August 2, 2000 in Philadelphia. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Newsmakers)" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter Mary Cheney (2nd R) and her partner Heather Poe (2nd L) hold their hands over their hearts as an honor guard with the U.S. flag walks past during ceremonies in memory of the victims of the September 11 attacks for members of the Bush administration and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington September 11, 2006. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Daughters of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, Liz (L) and Mary (R) arrive on the inaugural platform before the start of the swearing-in ceremony for U.S. President George W. Bush January 20, 2005 in Washington, DC. In his inaugural address, President Bush outlined his plans to pursue freedom around the world as well as push a legacy-setting agenda at home championing "freedom in all the world" as the surest path to peace. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In this handout photo provided by Fox News, Mary Cheney appears on "Fox News Sunday" from the "Fox News Sunday" studios May 14, 2006 in Washington, DC. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Former US vice president Dick Cheney (R) and his daughter Mary Cheney attend the centennial birthday celebration for former US president Ronald Reagan at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California February 6, 2011. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
384539 04: Dick Cheney, with his daughter Liz holding the Bible, is sworn in as Vice President of the United States by Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist January 20, 2001 outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Vice President Dick Cheney, accompanied by his wife Lynn, who is his campaign manager, traveled by bus through eastern Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 25, 2004." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In this handout image provided by David Hume Kennerly, former Vice President Dick Cheney (L) hugs his daughter Liz Cheney after she won the Republican primary for the U.S. Congress August 16, 2016 in Wilson, Wyoming. Vice President Cheney was formerly the U.S. Congressman from Wyoming. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The morning after the 2000 election without a clear winner, vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney talks with daughter Liz Cheney and advisers at the Four Seasons Hotel on November 8, 2000. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In this handout photo provided by the White House, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney pose with their fifth grandchild, Richard Jonathan Perry, July 11, 2006 in Washington, DC. Richard Jonathan Perry was born at today at 11:19 a.m. at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington and weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. The child's parents are Liz Cheney and Phil Perry." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Former Vice President Dick Cheney (L) and his daughter Liz Cheney (R) visit FOX News Channel's 'Hannity' regarding their new book at FOX Studios on August 31, 2015 in New York City." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> See inside Dick Cheney's family: Photos of Liz, Mary, Lynne and his grandchildren
Following reports of former Vice President Dick Cheney's death, explore the lives of his family — from wife Lynne and daughters Liz and Mary to grandchildren — and see how they shaped his public career, with some forging political paths of their own. From left, granddaughters Katie Perry, Grace Perry, Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, granddaughter Elizabeth Perry, daughter Liz Cheney Perry, and son-in-law Phillip Perry on Aug. 18, 2004, near Moose, Wyoming.
Here's what to know about the former vice president's funeral, including what time it will take place and how to watch it live:
When is Dick Cheney's funeral?
Cheney's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The servicewill be streamed on USA TODAY's YouTube channel.
Where is Dick Cheney's funeral?
Cheney's funeral will take place at theWashington National Cathedralin Washington DC.
It's not yet clear where he will be buried.
How to watch Dick Cheney's funeral live
The service is by invitation only, but the public is invited to watch the service online.
USA TODAY will stream the funeral live in the link below.
What politicians plan to attended Cheney's funeral?
Former President George W. Bush is slated to speak at the memorial.
It was not immediately known whether any other former presidents will attend.
Who will offer the homily for Dick Cheney's funeral?
The Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean ofWashington National Cathedral, will offer the homily.
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Who is speaking at Dick Cheney's funeral?
The following people are among nearly a dozen individuals set to speak at Cheney's memorial service:
The Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral
George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Professor of Medicine and Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Cheney's daughter, Liz Cheney
Cheney's grandchildren
Pete Williams, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and former NBC News Justice Correspondent
Contributing: James Powel
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund
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