Al Gore

Full Name: Albert Arnold Gore, Jr
Profession: 45th Vice President of the United States

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Biography: Al Gore is an American politician who served as the 45th vice president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 in the administration of President Bill Clinton. Prior to his vice presidency, he served both in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Gore's political career also included a bid for the presidency in 2000, where he narrowly lost to George W. Bush, despite winning the popular vote. He is also known for his environmental advocacy, which was recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

Gore's father, Albert Gore Sr., was a U.S. Senator from Tennessee, which placed Al Gore in a politically active environment from a young age. Gore attended St. Albans School, followed by Harvard College, where he pursued a major in government and developed a keen interest in global warming and the environment.

After Harvard, he served in the Vietnam War as an Army journalist, and upon his return, he briefly worked as an investigative reporter. He eventually entered politics, stepping away from his studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and Law School to run for a seat in Congress.

Gore's congressional career focused heavily on technology and environmental legislation. He was instrumental in the expansion of the internet, championing laws that provided vital funding for its growth. As a Senator, elected in 1984, he continued to delve into environmental concerns and technology issues.

Gore made an initial run for the presidency in 1988 but did not secure his party's nomination. In 1992, however, he joined Bill Clinton's presidential ticket, effectively becoming the vice president after their electoral victory. In this role, Gore was zealous about government reform and continued to prioritize environmental initiatives.

The 2000 presidential election proved to be a pivotal moment in Gore's political career. After a fiercely disputed outcome and the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore, he ultimately conceded to George W. Bush.

Gore subsequently channeled his efforts into environmental advocacy, notably winning the Nobel Peace Prize with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007. He also established The Climate Reality Project and Generation Investment Management, while providing advisory services to corporate giants Apple Inc. and Google.

Gore's book An Inconvenient Truth (2006), further extended his environmental message, coinciding with a documentary that gained significant recognition, including an Academy Award.

Born: March 31, 1948
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Age: 76 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries