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The last remaining candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination is Al Gore. Gore began his national political career in 1977 as a congressman from Tennessee and has served as the nation's vice president since 1993.

Al Gore
Full Name: Albert Gore Jr.
Born: March 31, 1948, in Washington, D.C.
Age: 51

Political Experience:
Vice President of the United States, 1993-present
U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1985-1993
Candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, 1987-1988
U.S. representative from Tennessee, 1977-1985

Work Experience:
Investigative reporter and editorial writer for The Tennessean, 1971-1976

Military Experience:
Army, 1969-1971

Education:
Graduate work at Vanderbilt University Law School, 1974-1976
Graduate work at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 1971-1972
B.A. from Harvard University, 1969

Family: Married Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" in 1970. Has four children -- Karenna, Kristin, Sarah and Albert III. Lives in Washington, D.C.

Contact campaign office:
Gore 2000, Inc.
P.O. Box 18237
Washington, DC 20036-8237
Phone: (202) 263-6000

Web site: www.algore.com


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