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Tipper Gore facts for kids
| Tipper Gore | |
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| Wife of the Vice President of the United States |
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| In office January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Marilyn Quayle |
| Succeeded by | Lynne Cheney |
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| Born | August 19, 1948 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Al Gore (1970-2010, separated) |
| Children | Karenna, Kristin, Sarah, Albert III |
| Occupation | Author, photographer |
| Religion | Episcopal |
Mary Elizabeth Aitcheson Gore (born August 19, 1948) is an author, photographer, former "Second Lady of the United States," and the wife of Al Gore, from whom she is separated. She is referred to as "Tipper." She and Al Gore separated in 2010. She is known for her role in the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), criticizing music with profane language and promoting Parental Advisory stickers (known as "Tipper Stickers") on record covers, especially in the heavy metal, punk and rap genres.
Early life
Gore was born as Mary Elizabeth Aitcheson in Washington, D.C.. She is of English, Scottish, German, and Swedish ancestry.
Images for kids
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Al and Tipper Gore's wedding day, May 19, 1970, at the Washington National Cathedral
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Tipper Gore with camera
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From left: Bill Clinton, Tipper Gore, Al Gore and Hillary Clinton