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Al Gore

Former Vice President of the United States

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Former Vice President of the United States

Al Gore, born in 1948, served as the 45th vice president of the United States. He was a U.S. Senator and House of Representatives member. Gore was the Democratic nominee for president in 2000, winning the popular vote but losing the electoral college. He is an environmental activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and founder of The Climate Reality Project.

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1948-03-31

Birth of Al Gore

Albert Arnold 'Al' Gore was born on March 31, 1948 in Washington DC. He later becomes involved in politics and environmental conservation, playing a significant role in raising awareness about climate change.

1965-06-06

Al Gore graduates from St. Albans

On June 6, 1965, Al Gore graduated from St. Albans, where he was recognized for his work ethic, competitiveness, and confidence. He was referred to as a 'wooden Apollo' by one of his former teachers.

1968

Al Gore attends Democratic National Convention with his father

In 1968, Al Gore attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with his father, where he assisted his father, who was a Senator, in writing a significant anti-war speech.

1969-06-12

Gore's political education in June 1969

On June 12, 1969, Al Gore continued his political education, furthering his understanding and involvement in political matters during this time.

1970-05-19

Al Gore marries Tipper Aitcheson

On May 19, 1970, Al Gore marries Tipper Aitcheson in Washington.

1971-01-02

Al Gore's Deployment to Vietnam

Al Gore was shipped to Vietnam on January 2, 1971, after his father lost his Senate seat. He served with the 20th Engineer Brigade in Biên Hòa and was a journalist with The Castle Courier, receiving an honorable discharge in May 1971.

1974-02-07

Birth of Karenna Gore

Al and Tipper Gore's first child, Karenna Gore, is born.

1976-03-01

Al Gore announces candidacy for U.S. Representative

On March 1, 1976, Al Gore quickly announces his candidacy for U.S. Representative from Tennessee's Fourth District at the Smith County Courthouse in Carthage, following veteran Congressman Joe Evins' retirement.

1976-11-02

Al Gore elected to Congress

On November 2, 1976, Al Gore is elected to Congress after the election.

1977-06-05

Birth of Kristin Gore

On June 5, 1977, Kristin Gore, daughter of Al Gore, was born.

1978-11

Al Gore Reelected to Congress

In November 1978, Al Gore was reelected to Congress, a position he would hold for several more terms.

1979-01-07

Sarah Gore is born

Sarah Gore, the daughter of Al Gore, was born on January 7, 1979.

1979-03-19

Gore delivers first televised speech from House floor

On March 19, 1979, Al Gore delivered his first televised speech from the House floor during his time in Congress.

1980

Al Gore Reelected to Congress

In 1980, Al Gore was reelected to Congress for another term.

1981

Al Gore's stance on homosexuality

In 1981, Al Gore expressed his disapproval of homosexuality, stating that he believed it was wrong and not a normal lifestyle. However, his views evolved over time.

1982-10-19

Birth of Albert Arnold Gore III

Albert Arnold Gore III, the son of Al Gore, was born on October 19, 1982.

1983

Al Gore's involvement in promoting high-speed telecommunications

In the early 1980s, Al Gore was a visionary in promoting high-speed telecommunications for economic growth and educational improvement. He played a key role in the development of the Internet as we know it today.

1984-07-11

Death of Al Gore's Sister Nancy LaFon Gore Hunger

On July 11, 1984, Al Gore's sister Nancy LaFon Gore Hunger passed away after a battle.

1984-11-06

Al Gore Elected to U.S. Senate

On November 6, 1984, Al Gore was elected to the U.S. Senate with over 60% of the vote.

1986

Introduction of the Supercomputer Network Study Act

In 1986, Al Gore introduced the Supercomputer Network Study Act, showcasing his interest in advancing technology and its applications in various sectors.

1987-06-29

Al Gore announces presidential campaign

Al Gore officially launches his campaign for the presidency at the Smith County Courthouse in Carthage. The campaign faces early scrutiny over questions about marijuana use.

1988-03-08

Al Gore wins five states in Super Tuesday primaries

On March 8, 1988, Al Gore, one of the youngest presidential candidates at the time, secured victories in five states during the Super Tuesday primaries - Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. His strategic decision to skip the Iowa caucus and focus on the Southern states proved to be almost successful.

1989-04-03

Albert Gore III injured in a car accident

On April 3, 1989, Albert Gore III, the son of Al Gore, sustains serious injuries after being hit by a car while leaving a Baltimore Orioles game. Al and Tipper Gore remain by his side during his recovery.

1990-11-06

Al Gore Reelected to Senate

On November 6, 1990, Al Gore was reelected to the Senate. This event marked a significant milestone in Gore's political career.

1991-01-12

Al Gore Votes in Favor of

On January 12, 1991, Al Gore was one of ten Democratic Senators who voted in favor of a particular issue. This decision showcased Gore's political stance and priorities.

1991-12-09

Passing of the High Performance Computing Act

In 1991, the High Performance Computing Act, also known as 'The Gore Bill', was passed. This legislation laid the foundation for the National Information Infrastructure, or the 'information superhighway'.

1992-01-22

Publication of Earth in the Balance

On January 22, 1992, Al Gore published his book 'Earth in the Balance', which debuted in 13th place on the New York Times bestseller list.

1992-07-09

Selection of Al Gore as Vice Presidential Candidate

On July 9, 1992, Bill Clinton announced the selection of Al Gore as his running mate for the 1992 presidential election.

1992-07-17

Clinton-Gore Ticket Acceptance

Al Gore accepted the nomination to be Bill Clinton's running mate for the 1992 United States presidential election. The ticket was known as the Baby Boomer Ticket and the Fortysomething Team, with Clinton and Gore being the youngest team to make it to the White House in the country's history.

1992-11-03

Clinton and Gore Partnership

Following Bill Clinton's election as president on November 3, 1992, Clinton and Al Gore formed a strong working partnership. This collaboration played a significant role in establishing Gore as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history.

1993-01-20

Inauguration as 45th Vice President of the United States

On January 20, 1993, Al Gore was inaugurated as the 45th Vice President of the United States, beginning his tenure in the executive branch alongside President Bill Clinton.

1993-08-06

Gore casts tie-breaking vote for Clinton's economic plan

In August 6, 1993, Al Gore, acting as the president of the Senate, played a crucial role by casting the tie-breaking vote to pass President Clinton's significant economic plan.

1993-11-09

Gore debates Ross Perot on NAFTA

On November 9, 1993, Al Gore engaged in a debate with Ross Perot on Larry King Live regarding NAFTA. Gore's impressive performance during the debate is credited with influencing public opinion and ensuring the passage of the NAFTA bill.

1994-04-22

Launch of GLOBE program on Earth Day '94

Al Gore launched the GLOBE program on Earth Day '94, an education and science activity that utilized the Internet to increase student awareness of the environment.

1995-09

Gore's fundraising efforts

During the period of Fall 1995 to Spring 1996, Al Gore made a significant impact by making seventy-one fundraising phone calls for a particular cause.

1996-04-29

Gore fundraiser at Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple

On April 29, 1996, Al Gore attended a fundraiser at Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple, later clarifying it as a community outreach event.

1996-08-28

Gore emotional speech at Democratic National Convention

In August 28, 1996, Al Gore delivered an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention.

1996-11-05

Clinton/Gore Reelection

The Clinton/Gore ticket wins the reelection easily in November 1996.

1997-03

Clinton/Gore reelection campaign press conference

In March 1997, during a press conference, Al Gore stated that 'no controlling legal authority' prevented him from making certain calls, which became infamous.

1998-11-24

Janet Reno announces no independent counsel for Gore fundraising investigation

On November 24, 1998, Attorney General Janet Reno declared that she would not appoint an independent counsel to probe Al Gore's fundraising activities for his reelection campaign.

1998-12-05

Death of Albert Gore Sr.

On December 5, 1998, Albert Gore Sr. passed away due to natural causes at his residence in Carthage.

1999-06-16

Al Gore announces candidacy for president

On June 16, 1999, in Carthage, Tennessee, Al Gore formally announced his candidacy for president with a major theme of strengthening the American family. He distanced himself from Bill Clinton and addressed AIDS protesters during his speech.

2000-01-24

Al Gore wins Iowa caucus

On January 24, 2000, Al Gore emerges victorious in the Iowa caucus, setting the stage for his subsequent triumph over Bill Bradley in the New Hampshire primary a week later, effectively securing his path to the Democratic nomination.

2000-03-09

Bill Bradley withdraws from the 2000 presidential race and endorses Al Gore

On March 9, 2000, after failing to win any of the first 20 primaries and caucuses, Bill Bradley withdrew his campaign and endorsed Al Gore. This solidified Gore's position as the Democratic nominee for the presidential election.

2000-08-13

Al Gore selects Joe Lieberman as vice presidential running mate

On August 13, 2000, Al Gore announced Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut as his vice presidential running mate. Lieberman became the first person of the Jewish faith to run for the nation's second-highest office.

2000-08-17

Al Gore accepts Democratic presidential nomination

On August 17, 2000, Al Gore officially accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidential election at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

2000-09-20

Al Gore Accepts Democratic Nomination

Al Gore accepts the nomination for President at the Democratic National Convention.

2000-11-07

Al Gore Wins Florida and New Hampshire

On November 7, 2000, Al Gore secured victories in Florida and New Hampshire, enabling him to defeat George W. Bush with a final electoral count of 295 to 242.

2000-12-09

Supreme Court Intervenes in Presidential Race

The Supreme Court, with a 5-4 decision, intervened in the deadlocked presidential race on December 9, 2000. The Court granted George W. Bush's plea to halt the Florida vote count, leading to Bush winning the presidency over Al Gore.

2000-12-13

Al Gore Concedes Presidential Election

Vice President Al Gore concedes the race in the most tightly contested presidential election in over a century.

2000-12-13

Al Gore Concedes Election

Al Gore conceded the 2000 U.S. presidential election to George W. Bush after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a recount in Florida, leading to Bush winning the presidency despite Gore winning the popular vote nationwide.

2001-10-07

Al Gore approves invasion of Afghanistan

On October 7, 2001, Al Gore authorized the invasion of Afghanistan, leading to the liberation of Afghans from the Taliban.

2002-09-23

Gore criticizes Bush administration's rush to war

In a speech before the Commonwealth Club of California, Al Gore criticized the Bush administration and Congress for their rush to war in Iraq, comparing it to the Persian Gulf War.

2002-10-16

Al Gore opposes Iraq invasion

On October 16, 2002, Al Gore opposed the invasion of Iraq despite the possibility of WMDs. He argued that Iraq was not posing a threat to any country, unlike during the Gulf War. Gore's stance redirected funds towards Afghanistan.

2002-11-25

Al Gore creates Department of Homeland Security

On November 25, 2002, Al Gore established the Department of Homeland Security, a significant government agency responsible for ensuring the security of the United States.

2002-12-16

Gore announces he will not run for president in 2004

On December 16, 2002, Al Gore declared that he would not be a candidate in the 2004 presidential election, citing factors such as the September 11 attacks and President Bush's popularity.

2003-12

Al Gore endorses Howard Dean for 2004 U.S. presidential election

After deciding not to run in the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Al Gore endorsed Vermont governor Howard Dean in December 2003, which led to criticism from other Democratic contenders. Gore's early endorsement of Dean was seen as a factor in the eventual failure of Dean's campaign.

2004-03

Al Gore endorses John Kerry for 2004 U.S. presidential election

In March 2004, Al Gore endorsed John Kerry for the 2004 U.S. presidential election and provided Kerry with $6 million in funds left over from his own unsuccessful 2000 bid. Gore's endorsement of Kerry came after his earlier endorsement of Howard Dean.

2005-09-03

Gore's involvement in evacuating patients from Charity Hospital in New Orleans

In September 2005, Al Gore facilitated the evacuation of 270 patients from Charity Hospital in New Orleans to Tennessee, utilizing his personal resources and political influence to arrange relief efforts.

2006-05

Release of 'An Inconvenient Truth'

In May 2006, 'An Inconvenient Truth' is released, a documentary by Al Gore that raises awareness about climate change and its consequences.

2007-12-10

Nobel Prize Acceptance for Environmental Activism

On December 10, 2007, Al Gore accepted a Nobel Prize for his work on global warming. He shared the prize with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for raising awareness about climate change.

2008-06-16

Al Gore endorses Barack Obama for 2008 U.S. presidential election

One week after Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign, Al Gore endorsed Barack Obama in a speech given in Detroit, Michigan. Despite speculation of an Obama-Gore ticket, Gore stated that he was not interested in being vice president again.

2009

Romney undoes Al Gore's environmental executive orders

After taking the White House, Mitt Romney reversed all of Al Gore's executive orders on the environment.

2010

Separation from Tipper Gore

In June 2010, Al and Tipper Gore announced their mutual decision to separate after 'long and careful consideration'. This marked a significant event in Al Gore's personal life.

2012

Sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera

In 2012, Al Gore faced criticism for selling his television channel, Current TV, to Al Jazeera for around $100 million. This move raised concerns due to Al Jazeera being funded by the government of Qatar, a nation heavily reliant on the fossil fuel industry.

2013

Sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera

In 2013, Al Gore's user-generated-content channel, Current TV, was sold to Al Jazeera, an Arabic-language cable television news network.

2016-07-25

Al Gore endorses Hillary Clinton for 2016 U.S. presidential election

After remaining neutral during the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries, Al Gore endorsed Hillary Clinton on July 25, 2016, the first day of that year's Democratic National Convention.

2017-06-01

U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced the United States' decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement.

2017-08-04

Release of 'An Inconvenient Sequel'

'An Inconvenient Sequel' was released in San Francisco on August 4, 2017.

2018-05

Al Gore's Inclusion in Indian Government Committee

In May 2018, Al Gore was included as a member of the Indian Government committee to coordinate year-long celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary from October 2, 2019.

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