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 is an American politician, businessman, and environmentalist best known for serving as the 45th Vice President under Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001. Before that, he was a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative for Tennessee. Gore was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2000, narrowly losing to George W. Bush despite winning the popular vote. Since leaving office, he has been a prominent voice on climate change, raising awareness and advocating for environmental action.

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

April 1970: Named 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 Election

In 1978, Al Gore won another election.

1980: Won Election

In 1980, Al Gore won another election.

1982: Won Election

In 1982, Al Gore won another election.

1984: Elected to U.S. Senate

In 1984, Al Gore was elected to the U.S. Senate.

1992: Defeated Incumbents Bush and Quayle

In 1992, Al Gore, as Vice Presidential candidate, helped defeat then-incumbents George H. W. Bush and Dan Quayle.

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 of the United States, securing 379 electoral votes and an 8% margin of victory in the popular vote.

1996: Defeated Dole and Kemp

In 1996, as Vice President, Al Gore helped defeat Bob Dole and Jack Kemp.

March 9, 2000: Bradley withdraws campaign and endorses Gore

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: Gore wins Arizona Presidential Primary

In March 2000, Al Gore won every primary and caucus, including the Arizona Presidential Primary which was the first primary election ever held over the Internet.

2005: Received Webby Award

In 2005, Al Gore received a Webby Award.

2005: Gore receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Webby Awards

In 2005, Al Gore received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Webby Awards for his contributions to the Internet and joked about the 2000 election recount during his acceptance speech.

2007: Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

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

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: Received Nobel Peace Prize and Primetime Emmy Award

In 2007, Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize (joint award with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and a Primetime Emmy Award for Current TV.

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.

2008: Elected to the American Philosophical Society and awarded the Dan David Prize

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

2008: Won the Dan David Prize for Social Responsibility

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

2009: Won Grammy Award

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.