Party: Democrat Born: March 31, 1948, the son of former US Senator Albert Gore, Sr. and Pauline LaFon Gore. Raised in Carthage, Tennessee, and in Washington, DC. Al and Tipper Gore own a small farm near Carthage, their residence since 1973. Family: Married 29 years to the former Mary Elizabeth 'Tipper' Aitcheson, an author, photo-journalist and activist who now serves as President Clinton's adviser on mental health policy. Three daughters and one son: Karenna, Kristin, Sarah, and Albert. Expecting his first grandchild in June 1999. Religion: The family attends New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Carthage, Tennessee. Military: Volunteered for enlistment in the US Army and served in Vietnam. Web Sites: AlGore2000.com, Campaign website WhiteHouse.gov, Vice Presidential website Democrats.org, Democratic Party Platform

Education: Degree in government, with honors, Harvard University, 1969. Attended Divinity School in Tennessee. Attended Vanderbilt Law School. Professional Experience: Authored Earth in the Balance in 1991, on environmental topics. Newspaper reporter with The Nashville Tennessean Political Experience: Vice President of the United States, 1993-present Candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988; won Democratic primaries and caucuses in seven states. Represented Tennessee in the US Senate, 1985-1992. Represented Tennessee in the US House of Representatives, 1976-1984. (click a book cover for a review or other books by or about Gore from Amazon.com) Sources: Boston Sunday Globe, 5/2/99, p. A6 USA Today, Mon Dec 7, 1998, p.17a AlGore2000.com/myfamily/gorefamily.html News headlines about Gore