Like other women of the time, Abigail lacked formal education, but curiosity spurred her keen intelligence, and she read avidly the books at hand. Reading created a bond between her and the young John Adams and they were married in 1764.
A native of Tennessee, Al Gore served as vice president of the United States under President Bill Clinton from 1992 to 2000, after a long tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. He lost a presidential bid to George W. Bush in 2000.
Al and Tipper Gore Split After 40 Years of Marriage. But as their marriage passed the 40-year mark, their paths and expectations diverged, former Gore campaign manager Tony Coelho said. She went and did her thing, he said of Tipper Gore. She was supportive, but she didn't share the world stage with him..