A funeral service for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was conducted in Washington D.C.
Mr. Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, died in early November at the age of 84. His death was attributed to complications arising from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
The ceremony was attended by prominent political figures from both Republican and Democratic parties. Among those present were former President George W. Bush and former President Joe Biden.
During his eulogy, former President Bush described Mr. Cheney, stating, "In a profession that attracts talkers, he was a thinker and a listener."
Mr. Cheney's tenure as Vice President was marked by his significant involvement in key policy decisions. He played a role in shaping the Bush administration's 'War on Terror' strategy after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and was an early advocate for the invasion of Iraq.