Albert A. Gore Sr.

American politician from Tennessee (1907–1998)
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Albert Arnold Gore, Sr. (December 26, 1907 – December 5, 1998), known to some as Al Gore before the fame of his son, was an American politician who was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee.

Al Gore Sr.
United States Senator
from Tennessee
In office
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1971
Preceded byKenneth McKellar
Succeeded byBill Brock
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1953
Preceded byJohn R. Mitchell
Succeeded byJoe L. Evins
Personal details
Born
Albert Arnold Gore

(1907-12-26)December 26, 1907
Granville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 5, 1998(1998-12-05) (aged 90)
Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
(m. 1937)
Children2, including Al
EducationMiddle Tennessee State University (BA)
Nashville School of Law (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1944
Battles/warsWorld War II

He was the father of Albert A. Gore Jr., the 45th Vice President of the United States (1993–2001).[1]

References

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  1. Turque, Bill. "Inventing Al Gore". The New York Times. Retrieved September 26, 2015.