AL GORE
Al Gore, 52, was raised in Carthage, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. He earned a degree in government from Harvard University in 1969. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Returning to civilian life, Gore became an investigative reporter with The Tennessean in Nashville. He attended Vanderbilt University Divinity School and Vanderbilt Law School. Gore married Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" Aitcheson in 1970. Gore began his career in public service in 1976 when he was elected to represent Tennessee in the House of Representatives. He was elected to the Senate twice. Gore became the 45th vice president of the United States when he and Bill Clinton won the election in 1992, and again in 1996. Gore is currently running for president of the United States.