Al Gore

Date of Birth: March 31, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Albert Arnold Gore Jr., commonly known as Al Gore, is an American politician, environmentalist, and businessman who served as the 45th Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Born in Washington, D.C., Gore grew up in an influential political family; his father, Albert Gore Sr., was a U.S. Senator. Gore attended Harvard University, where he developed an interest in climate change and environmental issues. After graduating, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning, Gore entered politics, serving as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1977 to 1985 and then as a U.S. Senator from 1985 until he became Vice President in 1993. As Vice President, Gore was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, technology, and government reform. After his vice presidency, he focused on environmental activism, earning global recognition for his work on climate change, particularly through his book and documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” Gore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts to combat climate change.

5 Interesting Facts about Al Gore

1. Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change.

2. He was a co-recipient of the prize along with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

3. Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2007.

4. He is a co-founder and chairman of Generation Investment Management, a firm focused on sustainable investment.

5. Gore served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, working as a military journalist.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Al Gore

1. “The planet is in distress and all of the attention is on Paris Hilton.”

2. “We have to abandon the conceit that isolated personal actions are going to solve this crisis. Our policies have to shift.”

3. “What changed in the United States with Hurricane Katrina was a feeling that we have entered a period of consequences.”

4. “We need to restore the full meaning of that old word, duty. It is the other side of rights.”

5. “I have faith in the United States and our ability to make good decisions based on the facts.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Al Gore’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $300 million.

Children

Al Gore has four children with his former wife, Tipper Gore: 1. Karenna Gore (born August 6, 1973) 2. Kristin Gore (born June 5, 1977) 3. Sarah Gore (born January 7, 1979) 4. Albert Gore III (born October 19, 1982)