Dick Cheney Sworn In as U.S. Vice President in 2001

Oath of Office Ceremony

• 📌 The ceremony marks the moment Dick Cheney was sworn in as the 46th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2001.
• 🤝 The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable William Hobbes Ranquist.
• 📜 Cheney repeated the oath, pledging to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
• ⚖️ He affirmed his true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and committed to faithfully discharge the duties of his office.
• 🙏 The oath concluded with "So help me God."

Family and Support

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cheney's wife, Lynn, and their daughters, Elizabeth Cheney Perry and Mary Cheney, were present to hold the family Bible during the ceremony.
• 🇺🇸 The event was attended by distinguished guests including Senator McConnell, President and Senator Clinton, Vice President and Mrs. Gore, and President-elect and Mrs. Bush.