Albert A. Gore Sr. facts for kids
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Al Gore Sr.
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| United States Senator from Tennessee |
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| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Kenneth McKellar |
| Succeeded by | Bill Brock |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district |
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| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1953 |
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| Preceded by | John R. Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Joe L. Evins |
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Albert Arnold Gore
December 26, 1907 Granville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1998 (aged 90) Carthage, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Pauline LaFon
(m. 1937) |
| Children | 2, including Al |
| Education | Middle Tennessee State University (BA) Nashville School of Law (LLB) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Albert Arnold Gore Sr. (born December 26, 1907 – died December 5, 1998) was an important American politician. He was known as Al Gore before his son became famous. He served as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the state of Tennessee.
He belonged to the Democratic Party. Albert Gore Sr. was also the father of Albert A. Gore Jr.. His son later became the 45th Vice President of the United States.
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Early Life and Education
Albert Gore Sr. was born in Granville, Tennessee. He grew up in a rural area. He went to college at Middle Tennessee State University. There, he earned a degree in arts.
After college, he studied law. He attended the Nashville School of Law. He earned his law degree there. This education prepared him for a career in public service.
A Career in Politics
Al Gore Sr. spent many years working in government. He served in two different parts of the U.S. Congress. He represented the people of Tennessee.
Serving in the House of Representatives
Gore Sr. first became a U.S. Representative. He was elected in 1938. He started his term on January 3, 1939. He represented Tennessee's 4th district.
He served in the House for 14 years. This experience helped him understand how laws are made. He worked on many important issues during this time.
Moving to the Senate
In 1952, Gore Sr. decided to run for the U.S. Senate. He won the election. He began his Senate term on January 3, 1953. He served as a Senator for 18 years.
As a Senator, he worked on national issues. He was known for his strong opinions. He often spoke out on important topics. He believed in helping ordinary people.
Important Issues
During his time in the Senate, Gore Sr. focused on several key areas. He supported building new roads. He also worked on projects to bring electricity to rural areas. These efforts helped many families in Tennessee.
He was also involved in civil rights discussions. He believed in equal rights for all citizens. His work helped shape important laws in the country.
Family Life
Albert Gore Sr. married Pauline LaFon in 1937. They had two children together. One of their children was Albert A. Gore Jr..
His son, Al Gore Jr., followed in his footsteps. He also became a politician. He served as Vice President of the United States.
Later Years
After leaving the Senate, Gore Sr. continued to be active. He taught at Vanderbilt University. He shared his knowledge of politics with students. He passed away on December 5, 1998. He was 90 years old.
Images for kids
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Gore in 1939
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Plaque honoring Al Gore Sr. at a rest area along Interstate 40 in Tennessee
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Gore speaking at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
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