This photograph, taken in March 1975 by Bruce Dale, shows deputy assistant to the president Richard B. Cheney (left) and chief of staff Donald Rumsfeld (right) walking along the West Colonnade. In November 1975, Cheney would replace Rumsfeld as President Gerald R. Ford's chief of staff, while Rumsfeld moved on to the position of secretary of defense. Both Cheney and Rumsfeld held positions during the administrations of President Richard M. Nixon, Ford, and George H. W. Bush. Later, Cheney would serve as Vice President of the United States while Rumsfeld would again serve as secretary of defense for President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken on March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

In this photograph, taken by David Bohrer on September 18, 2001, President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney join White House staff to observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The moment of silence ceremony has remained a tradition in the formal observation of September 11th at the White House. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service.

In this photograph, taken by Paul Morse on September 18, 2001, President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney join White House staff to observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The moment of silence ceremony has remained a tradition in the formal observation of September 11th at the White House. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service.

In this photograph, President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Welch Bush, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, and Second Lady Lynne V. Cheney join White House staff for a moment of silence on the South Lawn in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.

In this photograph, President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Welch Bush, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, and Second Lady Lynne V. Cheney join White House staff for a moment of silence on the South Lawn in commemoration of the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.

In this photograph, President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Welch Bush, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, and Second Lady Lynne V. Cheney join victims' families for a moment of silence on the South Lawn in commemoration of the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.

In this photograph, Vice President Richard B. Cheney meets with national security advisor Condoleezza Rice, deputy national security advisor Stephen J. Hadley, and other senior national security officials in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) following the terrorist attacks on the morning of September 11, 2001. From the secure facility beneath the White House, Vice President Cheney and the team of national security advisors communicated with President George W. Bush to monitor the crisis as it unfolded. President Bush received news of the suspected terrorist attacks while taking part in a reading demonstration at Emma E. Brooker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, and for the hours that followed worked from his office aboard Air Force One.

In this photograph, Vice President Richard B. Cheney evacuates his West Wing office following the terrorist attacks on the morning of September 11, 2001. For his protection, the vice president was evacuated to a secure bunker beneath the White House, where he continued to work from the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC). That morning, President George W. Bush received news of the suspected terrorist attacks while taking part in a reading demonstration at Emma E. Brooker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida.

This photograph, taken by Paul Morse on December 28, 2006, shows President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush enjoying a lunch of cheeseburgers at their Prairie Chapel Ranch with members of the national security team including Vice President Richard B. Cheney, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace. While entertaining at their ranch near Crawford, Texas, President Bush and Mrs. Bush frequently served burgers with extra-sharp cheddar cheese and sweet and smokey barbecue sauce, made with care by Matthew Wendel. Wendel is pictured in this photograph at left, serving a cheeseburger.

This photograph was taken by Paul Morse on August 23, 2004, during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, his home near Crawford, Texas. The president hosted the luncheon for members of his national defense team, including Vice President Richard B. Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

This photograph was taken on April 25, 2005 during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush in honor of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The luncheon was held at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, the president's home near Crawford, Texas. During the meeting, the world leaders discussed the relationship between their respective nations, their response to the threat of terrorism, and oil trade relations, and dined on spinach and orange salad, rosemary lamb chops, Texas wild rice, roasted vegetables, and carrot pudding cake. Others pictured in this photograph include Vice President Richard B. Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, White House chief of staff Andrew H. Card, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

This photograph, taken in March 1975 by Bruce Dale, shows deputy assistant to the president Richard B. Cheney (left) and chief of staff Donald Rumsfeld (right) walking along the West Colonnade. In November 1975, Cheney would replace Rumsfeld as President Gerald R. Ford's chief of staff, while Rumsfeld moved on to the position of secretary of defense. Both Cheney and Rumsfeld held positions during the administrations of President Richard M. Nixon, Ford, and George H. W. Bush. Later, Cheney would serve as Vice President of the United States while Rumsfeld would again serve as secretary of defense for President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with advisors in the Oval Office. Present at the meeting were counselors to the president John O. Marsh, Jr. and Robert T. Hartmann; Max L. Friedersdorf, assistant for Legislative Affairs; Richard B. Cheney, deputy assistant; and press secretary Ronald H. Nessen. Cheney would later serve as Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.

This photograph, taken in March 1975 by Bruce Dale, shows deputy assistant to the president Richard B. Cheney (left) and chief of staff Donald Rumsfeld (right) walking along the West Colonnade. In November 1975, Cheney would replace Rumsfeld as President Gerald R. Ford's chief of staff, while Rumsfeld moved on to the position of secretary of defense. Both Cheney and Rumsfeld held positions during the administrations of President Richard M. Nixon, Ford, and George H. W. Bush. Later, Cheney would serve as Vice President of the United States while Rumsfeld would again serve as secretary of defense for President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with advisors in the Oval Office. Present at the meeting were counselors to the president John O. Marsh, Jr. and Robert T. Hartmann; Max L. Friedersdorf, assistant for Legislative Affairs; Richard B. Cheney, deputy assistant; and press secretary Ronald H. Nessen. Cheney would later serve as Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken on March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with advisors in the Oval Office. Present at the meeting were counselors to the president John O. Marsh, Jr. and Robert T. Hartmann; Max L. Friedersdorf, assistant for Legislative Affairs; Richard B. Cheney, deputy assistant; and press secretary Ronald H. Nessen. Cheney would later serve as Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with advisors in the Oval Office. Present at the meeting were counselors to the president John O. Marsh, Jr. and Robert T. Hartmann; Max L. Friedersdorf, assistant for Legislative Affairs; Richard B. Cheney, deputy assistant; and press secretary Ronald H. Nessen. Cheney would later serve as Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney listens attentively during a meeting held in the White House by President Gerald R. Ford. Cheney would eventually advance to the title of assistant to the President for White House Operations. During the George W. Bush administration, Cheney would serve as Vice President of the United States.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

In this photograph, deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney listens to Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller as he speaks to a group of Cabinet members and advisors prior to a meeting in the Oval Office with President Gerald R. Ford. Cheney would later go on to become Vice President of the United States himself, during the George W. Bush administration. The two are captured in the Scheduling and Advance Office, located just outside the Oval Office and also referred to as the President's Secretary's Office.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

This photograph, taken March 6, 1975, shows Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller waiting with Cabinet members and advisors in the Scheduling and Advance Office prior to a staff meeting in the Oval Office held by President Gerald Ford. The Scheduling and Advance Office is located just outside the Oval Office and is often referred to as the President's Secretary's Office. Among the advisors is Richard B. Cheney, who would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.