Cheney's Funeral Set; Tributes, Flags and Controversy

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Cheney's Funeral Set; Tributes, Flags and Controversy

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Washington, Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who led administrations' national security and later opposed Donald Trump, died Nov. 3 at 84; his funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral with tributes from George W. Bush and Liz Cheney on Nov. 20. States, including Nevada and Texas, lowered flags from date of death until interment under the Flag Code. Media outlets republished past allegations and commentary, and a separate federal plea in Oregon concerned substation damage. Officials confirmed ceremonial details, clergy participants, and interment plans this week and health information was released. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Published 2025-11-20 18:03:56 UTC · Published by JQJO

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1. Nov. 3, 2025 — Dick Cheney died at age 84, causes reported as complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
2. Mid-November 2025 — Media outlets published obituaries, recollections, and began reporting planned funeral logistics and participating speakers.
3. Nov. 5, 2025 — U.S. Attorney's Office announced Nathaniel Cheney pleaded guilty to damaging a Clackamas substation (CNHI News release).
4. Nov. 14, 2025 — States including Nevada kept flags at half-staff in accordance with the Flag Code until interment.
5. Nov. 20, 2025 — Funeral service and interment scheduled at Washington National Cathedral with tributes from George W. Bush and Liz Cheney.