History of Al Gore in Timeline

Al Gore served as the 45th U.S. Vice President under Bill Clinton (1993-2001). Prior to that, he represented Tennessee in both the House of Representatives (1977-1985) and the Senate (1985-1993). As the Democratic nominee in the 2000 presidential election, he lost to George W. Bush despite winning the popular vote. He is also a businessman and environmentalist.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1947: Television Impact on Presidency

Al Gore's senior thesis, graded A, at Harvard was titled "The Impact of Television on the Conduct of the Presidency, 1947–1969".

March 31, 1948: Birth of Al Gore Jr.

On March 31, 1948, Albert Arnold Gore Jr. was born in Washington, D.C.

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1953: Evins Succeeded Gore Sr.

In 1953, Joe L. Evins succeeded Albert Gore Sr. in Tennessee's 4th congressional district seat.

1956: Attended St. Albans School

In 1956, Al Gore began attending St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.

1956: National Interstate and Defense Highways Act

In 1956, Al Gore's father introduced the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act as a military bill. Al Gore observed the powerful impact of this act, noting that housing increased, a suburban boom occurred, and mobility increased, influencing his understanding of networking.

1965: Enrolled in Harvard College

In 1965, Al Gore enrolled in Harvard College and initially planned to major in English before deciding on government. He was also elected president of the freshman student government council.

1965: Graduated St. Albans School

In 1965, Al Gore graduated from St. Albans School and was accepted into Harvard University.

1968: Anti-War Address

In 1968, Al Gore helped his father write an anti-war address to the Democratic National Convention, but stayed with his parents during the violent protests.

June 1969: Graduated from Harvard

In June 1969, Al Gore graduated from Harvard with an A.B. cum laude.

August 1969: Enlisted in Army

In August 1969, Al Gore enlisted in the Army and returned to Harvard in his military uniform, where he was "jeered" at by students.

1969: Military Draft

In 1969, Al Gore became eligible for the military draft after graduating from college.

1969: ARPANET deployed

In 1969, the ARPANET was deployed by Kleinrock and others and is the predecessor of the Internet.

April 1970: Soldier of the Month

In April 1970, Al Gore was named Rucker's "Soldier of the Month" while stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

May 19, 1970: Marriage to Tipper Aitcheson

Al Gore married Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" Aitcheson at the Washington National Cathedral on May 19, 1970.

1970: 1970 Senate Election

Al Gore was finally shipped to Vietnam on January 2, 1971, after his father had lost his seat in the Senate during the 1970 Senate election.

January 2, 1971: Shipped to Vietnam

On January 2, 1971, Al Gore was shipped to Vietnam after his father had lost his seat in the Senate during the 1970 Senate election.

May 1971: Honorable Discharge

In May 1971, Al Gore received an honorable discharge from the Army.

1971: Divinity School

In 1971, Al Gore attended Vanderbilt University Divinity School on a Rockefeller Foundation scholarship.

1971: Investigative Reporter

In 1971, Al Gore began working as an investigative reporter for The Tennessean, investigating corruption among Nashville's Metro Council.

1972: Apollo 17 Mission

In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission captured the famous "The Blue Marble" photo of Earth, referenced by Al Gore in 1998 when promoting a NASA satellite.

1973: Birth of Karenna Gore

In 1973, Al Gore's daughter, Karenna Gore was born.

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1974: Law School

In 1974, Al Gore took a leave of absence from The Tennessean to attend Vanderbilt University Law School.

February 1976: Retirement Announcement

At the end of February 1976, U.S. Representative Joe L. Evins unexpectedly announced his retirement from Congress.

1976: Decided to Run for U.S. House

In 1976, Al Gore decided to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after learning that his father's former seat was about to be vacated, subsequently not completing law school.

1976: Ran for Representative

In 1976, Al Gore quit law school to run as a representative for Tennessee's 4th congressional district.

1976: Won Democratic Primary

In 1976, Al Gore won the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 4th congressional district.

1976: Congressional Hearings on Climate Change

In 1976, as a freshman congressman, Al Gore held the first congressional hearings on climate change and co-sponsored hearings on toxic waste and global warming.

1977: U.S. House of Representatives

In 1977, Al Gore became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Tennessee.

1977: Served in the House

In 1977, Al Gore began serving in the U.S. Congress at the age of 28.

1977: Birth of Kristin Carlson Gore

In 1977, Al Gore's daughter, Kristin Carlson Gore was born.

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1977: Attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church

In 1977, when Al Gore moved to Arlington County, Virginia, he attended the Mount Vernon Baptist Church.

1978: Joining the "futures group" in Congress

In 1978, Al Gore joined Newt Gingrich as part of a "futures group" in Congress, where they discussed ideas that began to materialize during the Clinton administration.

1978: Re-elected to the House

In 1978, Al Gore was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 19, 1979: First Member of Congress on C-SPAN

On March 19, 1979, Al Gore became the first member of Congress to appear on C-SPAN.

1979: Birth of Sarah LaFon Gore

In 1979, Al Gore's daughter, Sarah LaFon Gore was born.

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1980: Baptism and Church Membership

In 1980, Al Gore and his wife were baptized and became members of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church.

1980: Re-elected to the House

In 1980, Al Gore was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1981: Remarks on Homosexuality

In 1981, Al Gore stated, "I think it is wrong" with regard to homosexuality and added, "I don't pretend to understand it, but it is not just another normal optional life style."

1982: Introduction of the Gore Plan

In 1982, Al Gore introduced the Gore Plan for arms control, aimed at reducing the chances of a nuclear first strike by cutting multiple warheads and deploying single-warhead mobile launchers.

1982: Re-elected to the House

In 1982, Al Gore was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1982: Birth of Albert Arnold Gore III

In 1982, Al Gore's son, Albert Arnold Gore III was born.

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1983: Promotion of High-Speed Telecommunications

As far back as the 1970s, Congressman Gore promoted the idea of high-speed telecommunications. In 1983, when the Internet was still in the early stages of its deployment, Congressman Gore provided intellectual leadership by helping create the vision of the potential benefits of high-speed computing and communication.

1984: Senate Race Remarks on Homosexuality

During his 1984 Senate race, Al Gore stated, "I do not believe it is simply an acceptable alternative that society should affirm," when discussing homosexuality, and that he would not take campaign funds from gay rights groups.

1984: Elected to the U.S. Senate

In 1984, Al Gore successfully ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

1984: Sister's Death

In 1984, Al Gore's older sister, Nancy LaFon Gore, died of lung cancer.

1985: U.S. Senator

In 1985, Al Gore became a U.S. Senator, representing Tennessee.

1985: Served in the Senate

In 1985, Al Gore began serving in the U.S. Senate.

1986: Introduction of Supercomputer Network Study Act

In 1986, Al Gore introduced the Supercomputer Network Study Act.

1987: Civil Rights Restoration Act

In 1987, Al Gore did not initially vote on the Civil Rights Restoration Act.

January 1988: Vote on Civil Rights Restoration Act

In January 1988, Al Gore did not initially vote on the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, but he later voted to override President Reagan's veto the following March.

1988: Report on National Research Network

In 1988, Al Gore heard the report Toward a National Research Network submitted to Congress by a group chaired by UCLA professor of computer science, Leonard Kleinrock.

1988: Presidential Candidacy

In 1988, Al Gore sought the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States, carrying seven states in the primaries and finishing third overall. Michael Dukakis won the nomination but lost the general election to George H. W. Bush.

1988: Super Tuesday and Endorsement Controversy

In 1988, twelve southern states held their primaries on Super Tuesday. Jesse Jackson defeated Gore in South Carolina. Gore split the Southern vote with Jackson. Gore was later endorsed by New York City Mayor Ed Koch who made statements in favor of Israel and against Jackson. Due to Koch's statements and attacks against Jackson, Dukakis, and others, Gore received only 10% of the vote in the New York primary. Gore then dropped out of the race.

April 3, 1989: Albert Gore Accident

On April 3, 1989, Al Gore's six-year-old son, Albert, was hit by a car after running across the street. Albert was severely injured. This event was "a trauma so shattering that [Gore] views it as a moment of personal rebirth", a "key moment in his life" which "changed everything".

1990: Re-elected to U.S. Senate

In 1990, Al Gore won re-election to the U.S. Senate, representing Tennessee.

1990: Global Marshall Plan Conference

In 1990, Senator Al Gore presided over a three-day conference with legislators from over 42 countries which sought to create a Global Marshall Plan, under which industrial nations would help less developed countries grow economically while still protecting the environment.

August 1991: Decision Not to Run for President

In August 1991, Al Gore announced that his son's accident was a factor in his decision not to run for president in 1992, citing his responsibility to his children.

December 9, 1991: Passage of High Performance Computing Act

On December 9, 1991, the High Performance Computing Act of 1991 (commonly referred to as "The Gore Bill") was passed, leading to the National Information Infrastructure (NII), which Gore referred to as the "information superhighway".

1991: Support for the Gulf War

In 1991, Al Gore was one of ten Democrats who supported the Gulf War.

1991: Vote on Persian Gulf War Resolution

In 1991, Al Gore, then a U.S. Senator, was one of a handful of Democrats who voted in favor of the resolution endorsing the Persian Gulf War.

July 17, 1992: Nomination at Democratic National Convention

On July 17, 1992, Clinton and Gore accepted the nomination at the Democratic National Convention. The New York Times noted that if elected, Clinton and Gore would be the "youngest team to make it to the White House in the country's history".

1992: Earth in the Balance

In 1991 Gore wrote Earth in the Balance, a text that became the first book written by a sitting U.S. Senator to make The New York Times Best Seller list since John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage.

Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit

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1992: Acceptance of Vice Presidential Nomination

In 1992, Al Gore decided to accept the offer to be Bill Clinton's running mate for the United States presidential election. Clinton chose Gore due to his foreign policy experience, work with the environment, and commitment to his family.

1992: Support from Jesse Jackson

In 1992, Al Gore mended fences with Jesse Jackson, who supported the Clinton-Gore ticket.

1992: Defeated Bush and Quayle

In 1992, Al Gore served as vice president during the Clinton administration, defeating then-incumbents George H. W. Bush and Dan Quayle.

1992: Speech on the Gulf War

In a 1992 speech on the Gulf War, Al Gore stated that he twice attempted to get the U.S. government to pull the plug on support to Saddam Hussein, but was opposed both times by the Reagan and Bush administrations.

January 20, 1993: Inauguration as Vice President

On January 20, 1993, Al Gore was inaugurated as Vice President during the Clinton administration. Clinton involved Gore in decision-making to an unprecedented degree for a vice president, making him the president's "indisputable chief adviser".

1993: Vice President of the United States

In 1993, Al Gore became the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton.

1993: End of Congressional Service

In 1993, Al Gore's 16-year period in the U.S. Congress came to an end.

1993: Tensions in the White House

Since 1993, the White House saw "three-way tensions" due to Hillary Clinton's candidacy for the open Senate seat in New York, which was exacerbated during Al Gore's 1999 Presidential campaign.

January 11, 1994: Speech at The Superhighway Summit

On January 11, 1994, Al Gore discussed his plans to emphasize information technology at UCLA in a speech at The Superhighway Summit.

March 29, 1994: Inaugural Keynote to Georgetown University Symposium

On March 29, 1994, Al Gore delivered the inaugural keynote address at a Georgetown University symposium on governmental reform, titled "The new job of the federal executive". In his lecture, Gore discussed how technology was changing government and public administration, and how access to information was facilitating flatter management structures.

1995: Promotion of Information Technology

According to Leslie Budd, Al Gore continued his role as an Atari Democrat, promoting the development of information technology from 1995 to 2001, which led to the dot-com boom.

November 5, 1996: Re-elected as Vice President

On November 5, 1996, Bill Clinton and Al Gore were re-elected as president and vice-president with 379 electoral votes and an 8% margin of victory in the popular vote.

1996: "Chinagate" Controversy

In 1996, Al Gore became involved in the "Chinagate" campaign finance controversy over his attendance at an event at the Buddhist Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, California.

1996: Defeated Dole and Kemp

In 1996, Al Gore served as vice president during the Clinton administration, defeating Bob Dole and Jack Kemp.

1996: Support from Jesse Jackson

In 1996, Jesse Jackson supported the Clinton-Gore ticket.

March 1997: Explanation of Phone Calls

In March 1997, Al Gore had to explain phone calls he made to solicit funds for the Democratic Party for the 1996 election. He stated that the calls were charged to the Democratic National Committee and that he had been advised there was nothing wrong with that.

January 1998: Talk of Potential Run

There was talk of a potential run in the 2000 presidential race by Al Gore as early as January 1998.

1998: Promoting NASA Satellite

In 1998, Al Gore started promoting a NASA satellite (Deep Space Climate Observatory) that would provide a constant view of the Earth, the first image of its kind since the 1972 Apollo 17 mission's The Blue Marble photo.

1998: FBI Agents Denied Opportunity to Interview

In 1998, FBI agents were denied the opportunity to ask President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore questions during Justice Department interviews and were only allowed to take notes in the "Chinagate" investigation.

1998: Objection to Anwar Ibrahim's Jailing

In 1998, at a conference of APEC hosted by Malaysia, Al Gore objected to the indictment, arrest and jailing of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's longtime second-in-command Anwar Ibrahim.

March 9, 1999: Interview on Presidential Run

On March 9, 1999, Al Gore discussed the possibility of running during an interview with CNN's Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer.

April 1999: "Clinton fatigue" Study

In April 1999, a study by the Pew Research Center for the People found that respondents suffered from "Clinton fatigue", potentially impacting Al Gore's presidential campaign.

June 16, 1999: Presidential Candidacy Announcement

On June 16, 1999, in Carthage, Tennessee, Al Gore formally announced his candidacy for president, focusing on strengthening the American family. The announcement was briefly interrupted by AIDS protesters.

1999: Wolf Blitzer Interview

In 1999, Wolf Blitzer interviewed Al Gore, focusing on the differences between Gore and Bill Bradley. During the interview, Gore made a statement about taking the initiative and creating the Internet, which was later distorted and used against him.

March 9, 2000: Bradley Withdraws Campaign

On March 9, 2000, Bill Bradley withdrew his campaign and endorsed Al Gore after failing to win any of the first 20 primaries and caucuses in the election process.

March 2000: Won Arizona Presidential Primary

In March 2000, Al Gore won the Arizona Presidential Primary, the first primary election ever held over the Internet.

August 13, 2000: Lieberman Selected as Running Mate

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

December 13, 2000: Gore Concedes the 2000 Presidential Election

On December 13, 2000, Al Gore conceded the election to George W. Bush, despite disagreeing with the Supreme Court's decision to halt the Florida recount. Gore stated that he offered his concession for the sake of unity and the strength of democracy.

2000: Change in Policies

Al Gore's policies changed substantially in 2000, reflecting his eight years as vice president.

2000: Shift in Political Positions

Al Gore's position as a moderate, and on policies related to that label, shifted later in life after he became Vice President and ran for president in 2000.

2000: Appearance on Late Show with David Letterman

In 2000, Al Gore appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and read Letterman's Top 10 List of Rejected Gore-Lieberman Campaign Slogans, which included the line: "Remember, America, I gave you the Internet, and I can take it away!"

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2000: Gore's Unsuccessful presidential bid

In 2000, Al Gore had an unsuccessful presidential bid.

2000: Democratic Presidential Nominee

In 2000, Al Gore was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, ultimately losing to George W. Bush despite winning the popular vote.

2000: Campaign Chairwoman

In 2000, Donna Brazile was Gore's campaign chairwoman.

2000: Request for Independent Counsel Denied

In Spring 2000, Robert Conrad Jr. asked Attorney General Janet Reno to appoint an independent counsel to continue the investigation into Al Gore's fund-raising controversies. After looking into the matter, Reno judged that the appointment was unwarranted.

2000: 2000 Presidential Election Loss

In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore lost the electoral college vote to George W. Bush despite winning the popular vote. The election concluded after the Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore.

2001: Promotion of Information Technology

According to Leslie Budd, Al Gore continued his role as an Atari Democrat, promoting the development of information technology from 1995 to 2001, which led to the dot-com boom.

2001: Author and Environmental Activist

After his vice presidency ended in 2001, Al Gore remained prominent as an author and environmental activist.

2001: End of Vice Presidency

In 2001, Al Gore's term as Vice President of the United States came to an end.

December 2002: Consideration and decision not to run in 2004

In December 2002, Al Gore seriously considered challenging George W. Bush in 2004. However, the September 11 attacks and Bush's subsequent rise in popularity were strong factors in Gore's decision not to run again in 2004.

December 16, 2002: Announcement of not running in 2004 presidential election

On December 16, 2002, Al Gore announced that he would not run in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. This decision was influenced by the September 11 attacks and the subsequent rise in President Bush's popularity.

2002: Criticism of Bush Administration's rush to war

Beginning in 2002, Al Gore began to publicly criticize the Bush administration. In a September 23 speech to the Commonwealth Club of California, Gore criticized Bush and Congress for rushing to war in Iraq, contrasting it with the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

December 2003: Endorsement of Howard Dean for president

In December 2003, Al Gore endorsed Vermont governor Howard Dean for the 2004 U.S. presidential election. This decision was criticized by other Democratic contenders, particularly because Gore did not endorse his former running mate, Joe Lieberman.

March 2004: Endorsement of John Kerry and donation of funds

In March 2004, Al Gore endorsed John Kerry for president and gave Kerry $6 million in funds left over from his own unsuccessful 2000 bid.

2004: Supporters' draft campaign

Despite Al Gore taking himself out of the race, a handful of his supporters formed a national campaign to draft him into running in 2004, though this movement failed to convince Gore to run.

2004: Left Southern Baptist Convention

In 2004, Al Gore announced he had left the Southern Baptist Convention, but remained a Baptist.

2004: Co-launched Generation Investment Management

In 2004, Al Gore co-launched Generation Investment Management, a company for which he serves as chair.

2004: Accusation of Bush using 9/11 attacks for Iraq invasion

In 2004, during the presidential election, Al Gore accused George W. Bush of betraying the country by using the 9/11 attacks as a justification for the invasion of Iraq.

2005: Criticism of Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Al Gore criticized the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina. Following Hurricane Katrina, Gore chartered two planes to evacuate 270 people from New Orleans.

2005: Webby Award

In 2005, Al Gore received a Webby Award.

2005: Webby Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2005, Al Gore received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Webby Awards for his contributions to the Internet. During his acceptance speech, limited to five words, he joked: "Please don't recount this vote." Vint Cerf also joked, "We all invented the Internet."

2005: Evacuation of patients from Charity Hospital in New Orleans

In 2005, after being contacted by Dr. David Kline of Charity Hospital, Al Gore arranged for the evacuation of 270 patients from Charity Hospital in New Orleans to Tennessee following Hurricane Katrina. The evacuation took place on September 3 and 4, 2005 and was facilitated by two airlines and medically staffed by volunteers. Gore personally committed financially to the effort and used his influence to expedite landing rights.

2006: Increased popularity after 'An Inconvenient Truth'

From 2006, the prospect of a Gore candidacy arose, due in part to his increased popularity after the release of the 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.

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2006: Criticism of domestic wiretaps and treatment of Arabs

In 2006, Al Gore criticized President Bush's use of domestic wiretaps without a warrant. Later that year, at the Jeddah Economic Forum, Gore criticized the treatment of Arabs in the U.S. after 9/11, expressing that the abuses did not represent the desires or feelings of the majority of Americans.

2006: An Inconvenient Truth Documentary Release

In 2006, Al Gore starred in the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth".

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2007: Nobel Peace Prize

In 2007, Al Gore and the IPCC jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work in climate change activism.

2007: Publication of "The Assault on Reason"

In 2007, Al Gore published his book, "The Assault on Reason", which analyzes the decline of civic discourse during the Bush administration, attributing it to the influence of television. Gore argued that the Internet could revitalize representative democracy.

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2007: "Baptist of the Year" Award

In 2007, Al Gore received Ethics Daily's "Baptist of the Year" award for his environmental activism.

2007: Awards in 2007

In 2007, Al Gore received a Nobel Peace Prize (together with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), a Primetime Emmy Award for Current TV, and the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation.

2007: Nobel Peace Prize and Emmy Award

In 2007, Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize and a Primetime Emmy Award for Current TV.

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2007: Criticism for Energy Consumption

In 2007, Al Gore was criticized for his above-average energy consumption in using private jets and owning multiple, very large homes, one of which was reported as using high amounts of electricity. Gore's spokesperson responded by stating that the Gores use renewable energy which is more expensive than regular energy and that the Tennessee house in question has been retrofitted to make it more energy efficient.

2007: British Judge on An Inconvenient Truth

In a 2007 court case, a British judge said that while he had no doubt the film "An Inconvenient Truth" was broadly accurate, he upheld nine of a "long schedule" of alleged errors presented to the court. He ruled that the film could be shown to schoolchildren in the UK if guidance notes given to teachers were amended to balance out the film's one-sided political views. Gore's spokesperson responded that the court had upheld the film's fundamental thesis and its use as an educational tool.

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June 3, 2008: Obama Becomes Presumptive Democratic Nominee

On June 3, 2008, when Barack Obama became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, speculation began that Al Gore might be tapped for the vice presidency.

June 16, 2008: Gore Endorses Obama

On June 16, 2008, Al Gore endorsed Barack Obama in a speech given in Detroit, Michigan, one week after Hillary Clinton had suspended her campaign. This endorsement renewed speculation of an Obama-Gore ticket, but Gore stated that he was not interested in being vice president again.

December 9, 2008: Meeting with Obama and Biden

On December 9, 2008, after Obama was elected president, Al Gore met with Barack Obama and Joe Biden in Chicago, enhancing speculation that Gore would be named a member of the Obama administration. However, the only subject under discussion was the climate crisis, and Gore would not be joining the Obama administration.

December 19, 2008: Gore Praises Obama's Environmental Choices

On December 19, 2008, Al Gore described Barack Obama's environmental administrative choices of Carol Browner, Steven Chu, and Lisa Jackson as "an exceptional team to lead the fight against the climate crisis".

2008: Speculation of presidential candidacy during the Oscars

Between 2006 and early 2008, speculation arose about a possible Gore candidacy in light of the upcoming 2008 presidential election, increasing after "An Inconvenient Truth" won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. During the 79th Academy Awards ceremony, Gore and actor Leonardo DiCaprio shared the stage to speak about the "greening" of the ceremony and Gore hinted at a presidential run before being drowned out by music in a rehearsed gag.

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2008: Argument against same-sex marriage ban

In 2008, Al Gore argued against the ban of same-sex marriage on his Current TV website, advocating for equal rights for gay men and women to make contracts, have hospital visiting rights, and marry.

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2008: Awards and Election in 2008

In 2008, Al Gore received the Dan David Prize and was elected to the American Philosophical Society.

2008: Shift in Position on Gay Rights

In 2008, Al Gore stated that he thinks "gay men and women ought to have the same rights as heterosexual men and women...to join together in marriage."

2008: Keynote Speaker at New Baptist Covenant Convention

In 2008, Al Gore was a keynote speaker at the New Baptist Covenant convention.

2008: Dan David Prize

In 2008, Al Gore won the Dan David Prize for Social Responsibility.

2008: Blitzer reflects on the 'invented the Internet' controversy

In 2008, Wolf Blitzer reflected on the 1999 interview with Al Gore and the subsequent controversy, acknowledging that Gore's carefully phrased comment about creating the Internet was distorted by his enemies, resulting in a devastating setback for Gore.

August 2009: Reunion with Bill Clinton

In August 2009, Bill Clinton and Al Gore reunited publicly after maintaining a distance for eight years. Clinton had arranged the release of two female journalists, employees of Gore's Current TV, who were held hostage in North Korea.

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2009: Misrepresenting Scientific Data

During the COP15 climate change conference in Copenhagen in 2009, Al Gore cited research from Dr. Wieslaw Maslowski to claim that there is a 75% chance that the entire north polar ice cap could be completely ice-free within the next five to seven years. However, a fact-check conducted by Reuters found that Gore was guilty of misrepresenting scientific data or spreading misinformation.

2009: Commentary on Dick Cheney's criticism of Obama administration

In 2009, Al Gore commented on former Vice President Dick Cheney's criticism of the Obama administration. Gore referenced his own delayed criticism of the Bush administrations, stating he waited two years after leaving office to make critical statements.

2009: Gore Describes Court Ruling as Being in His Favor

In 2009, Al Gore described the British court ruling as being "in my favor".

2009: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album

In 2009, Al Gore's book "An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It" won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album.

An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It [Japanese Edition]

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June 2010: Gores Announce Separation

In June 2010, Al and Tipper Gore announced in an e-mail to friends that after long and careful consideration, they had made a mutual decision to separate.

2010: Attended WE Day in Vancouver, Canada

In 2010, Al Gore attended WE Day in Vancouver, Canada, a WE Charity event.

May 2012: Gore Dating Elizabeth Keadle

In May 2012, it was reported that Al Gore had started dating Elizabeth Keadle of Rancho Santa Fe, California.

2012: Sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera

In 2012, Al Gore was criticized when he sold his television channel Current TV for around $100 million to Al Jazeera, a media company funded by the government of Qatar, a nation largely dependent on income from the fossil fuel industry.

2013: Gore Becomes Vegan

In 2013, Al Gore became a vegan, possibly related to his environmentalist stance.

2014: Speculation about 2016 presidential election

In 2014, interest arose about Al Gore running for the 2016 presidential election, although he did not declare any intention to do so.

2014: Gore Discusses His Vegan Diet

In a 2014 interview, Al Gore said he changed his diet to a vegan diet over a year ago to experiment, felt better, and is likely to continue it for the rest of his life.

2015: Continued speculation about 2016 presidential election

In 2015, speculation continued about Al Gore running for the 2016 presidential election, although he did not declare any intention to do so.

July 25, 2016: Gore Endorses Hillary Clinton

On July 25, 2016, Al Gore endorsed Hillary Clinton on the first day of that year's Democratic National Convention.

October 11, 2016: Gore Appears with Hillary Clinton at Rally

On October 11, 2016, Al Gore appeared with Hillary Clinton at a rally on Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus.

2016: Presidential election year with no Gore candidacy

In 2016, despite prior speculation, Al Gore did not declare any intention to run in the presidential election.

January 2017: Gore Revives Climate and Health Summit

In late January 2017, after a "Climate and Health Summit" which was originally going to be held by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was cancelled without warning, Al Gore revived the summit, which was held by the Climate Reality Project without the support of the CDC.

2017: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

In 2017, Al Gore was the subject of the documentary "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power".

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May 2018: Member of 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.

October 2, 2019: 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

On October 2, 2019, Al Gore was a member of the Indian Government committee that coordinated the year-long celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.

2020: Gore Helps Launch Climate TRACE

In 2020, Al Gore helped to launch Climate TRACE to independently monitor global greenhouse gas emissions.

November 2021: Gore Speaks at COP26

In November 2021, Al Gore spoke at the early stages of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

2023: Only Presidential Candidate to Win Every Primary

As of 2023, Al Gore remains the only presidential candidate in American history who was not the incumbent president to win every single contest in his or her party primary.

2023: Vice-Presidential Debate Record

As of 2023, the Clinton-Gore vice-presidential debate against Vice President Dan Quayle, and Admiral James Stockdale remains the only televised Vice-Presidential debate with more than two participating candidates.