Al and Tipper Gore to separate

Al and Tipper Gore announced in an e-mail to friends that they are separating after 40 years of marriage.

Nov. 20, 2002

Since Al Gore's loss in the 2000 presidential race, the couple has lived in Tennessee, his home state.

Jodi Cobb

The couple, left, at the Garland Junior College dance in Boston. The pair met at a prom after-party while attending separate high schools in the Washington area. "It was like everyone else melted away," Tipper once wrote.

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1970

At the Gore family home in Carthage, Tenn., shortly before Al left for service in Vietnam.

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The couple were married in May 1970 at the Washington National Cathedral. At right are then-Sen. Al Gore Sr. and his wife, Pauline.

1976

The Gores on the campaign trail. Gore decided to quit law school and run for his father's old House seat.

The Gores, in the early days of their marriage, now have four grown children and three grandchildren.

Nancy Rhoda

The family visits a Washington museum. The Gores have four children: Karenna Aitcheson Gore Schiff, Kristin Carlson Gore, Sarah LaFon Gore and Albert Gore III.

1987

Gore, with his wife by his side, announces his intention to seek the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination.

Lana Harris-AP

Aug. 30, 1996

Al and Tipper join President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on the campaign trail in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Frank Johnston-The Washington Post

1997

The then-vice president and his wife walk along Pennsylvania Avenue to the reviewing stand for the inauguration parade of President Bill Clinton.

Rich Lipski-The Washington Post

1997

The Gores dance at the Tennessee Ball at Union Station during Inauguration Day.

Susan Biddle-The Washington Post

1997

The Gores show their playful side for Halloween at the vice president's residence.

Hillary Rodham Clinton offers her support for Al Gore's presidential run.

James A. Parcell-The Washington Post

The Gores and the Clintons greet attendees at a tribute to President Bill Clinton in Washington.
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Tipper's biggest foray into the political arena came in 1985, when she took on the music industry over explicit lyrics.

May 24, 2000

The Gores and the Clintons greet attendees at a tribute to President Bill Clinton in Washington.

Tipper's biggest foray into the political arena came in 1985, when she took on the music industry over explicit lyrics.

Mike Theiler-Reuters

Aug. 15, 2000

Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore with wife Tipper and President Bill Clinton at a Gore campaign rally in Monroe, Michigan. Al Gore at the time said his wife was "someone I've loved with my whole heart since the night of my high school senior prom."

Luke Frazza-AFP

Aug. 17, 2000

Vice President Al Gore and Tipper locked in their now-famous kiss as he steps onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. At the time, Gore was widely mocked for what was viewed as a desperate ploy to seem more passionate.

Tim Aubry-Reuters

Aug. 19, 2000

The Gores at a rally in Dubuque, Iowa.

J. Scott Applewhite-AP

Al Gore dances with Tipper as they celebrate her birthday during a late-night campaign rally at the Clinton County Courthouse in Clinton, Iowa.
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In 1994, Tipper Gore told the Baltimore Sun that if she had tried to pursue her own career over raising her children, the couple would have divorced.

Aug. 19, 2000

Al Gore dances with Tipper as they celebrate her birthday during a late-night campaign rally at the Clinton County Courthouse in Clinton, Iowa.

In 1994, Tipper Gore told the Baltimore Sun that if she had tried to pursue her own career over raising her children, the couple would have divorced.

Doug Mills-AP

Oct. 24, 2000

The Gores, with Al's running mate, Joseph Lieberman, and his wife, Hadassah, wave from campaign headquarters in Nashville.

Mike Nelson-AFP

Nov. 10, 2000

The Gore family play football at the vice president's mansion on Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington.

Susan Biddle-The Washington Post

Dec. 13, 2000

The Gores leave the Old Executive Office Building after Al conceded the 2000 presidential election. Their daughter Karenna described the loss as "the heartbreak of a lifetime."

Robert A. Reeder-The Washington Post

Nov. 19, 2002

The Gores during an interview on "Larry King Live." After the presidential election, Gore said he felt freer to speak his mind.

Rose M. Prouser-AP

Dec. 10, 2007

Al and Tipper Gore with Nobel Peace Prize co-winner Rajendra K. Pachauri, and his wife, Saroj, on the balcony of the Grand Hotel in Oslo. Gore won for his work on climate change awareness.

John McConnico-AP

In recent years, Tipper has done advocacy work on mental health issues.
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"They've asked for privacy during this time, for them and their family," said Kalee Kreider of the Office of Al and Tipper Gore.

Aug. 19, 2000

In recent years, Tipper has done advocacy work on mental health issues.

"They've asked for privacy during this time, for them and their family," said Kalee Kreider of the Office of Al and Tipper Gore.

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Al and Tipper Gore to separate

Al and Tipper Gore announced in an e-mail to friends that they are separating after 40 years of marriage.

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