Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning

Elizabeth Lynne “Liz” Cheney (born 1966) is the author of Oath and Honor. A lifelong Republican, Cheney is a significant figure in contemporary American politics, best known for her role as a US Representative from Wyoming, 2017-2023. As the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, Cheney has a family connection to American politics and grew up in the milieu of American political life. Cheney trained as a lawyer and worked as a constitutional and international law attorney and consultant for a number of large law firms in the US. Following this, she held several positions in the US State Department during George W. Bush’s administration (2001-2009). While in the House of Representatives, Cheney served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2019 to 2021, a senior leadership position within the party.

Cheney’s book provides an insider’s perspective on the events surrounding the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Cheney’s narrative is shaped by her direct involvement in the January 6 Select Committee, making her an eyewitness and participant in the unfolding of these historical events. Her book is not an impartial commentary in the