Al Gore's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Al Gore. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Al Gore served as the 45th U.S. Vice President under Bill Clinton (1993-2001). Before that, he represented Tennessee in both the House (1977-1985) and the Senate (1985-1993). He was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2000, losing to George W. Bush in a highly contested election despite winning the popular vote. Beyond his political career, Gore is a businessman and is known as a prominent environmental activist, advocating for climate change awareness and solutions.

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

April 1970: Soldier of the Month

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

1976: Won Democratic Primary

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

1978: Won Re-election

In 1978, Al Gore won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1980: Won Re-election

In 1980, Al Gore won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1982: Won Re-election

In 1982, Al Gore won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1984: Elected to U.S. Senate

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

July 17, 1992: Nomination at Democratic National Convention

On July 17, 1992, Bill Clinton and Al Gore accepted the nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Dubbed the Baby Boomer Ticket, they were noted as the youngest team to run for the White House in the country's history, with Gore calling it "a new generation of leadership".

1992: Defeat of Incumbents Bush and Quayle

In 1992, Al Gore and Bill Clinton defeated incumbents George H. W. Bush and Dan Quayle.

January 20, 1993: Inauguration of Clinton and Gore

On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton and Al Gore were inaugurated, marking the beginning of their administration. Gore played an unprecedented role as a principal adviser to Clinton, involved in decision-making to a significant degree.

November 5, 1996: Clinton and Gore re-elected

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: Defeat of Dole and Kemp

In 1996, Al Gore, as Vice President, and Bill Clinton defeated Bob Dole and Jack Kemp in the presidential election.

March 2000: Gore wins primaries and caucuses, secures nomination

In March 2000, Al Gore won every primary and caucus, including the first primary election ever held over the Internet (the Arizona Presidential Primary), securing the Democratic nomination.

2005: Received a Webby Award

In 2005, Al Gore received a Webby Award.

2005: Gore's Webby Awards acceptance speech

In 2005, Al Gore was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Webby Awards and joked about the 2000 election recount in his acceptance speech. He was introduced by Vint Cerf.

2007: Received Baptist of the Year Award

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

2007: Awards received in 2007

In 2007, Al Gore received the 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 jointly with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Current TV.

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2007: Nobel Peace Prize

In 2007, Al Gore, jointly with the IPCC, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in climate change activism.

2008: Received Dan David Prize and Elected to American Philosophical Society

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

2008: Dan David Prize

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

2009: An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It won a Grammy

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.