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.
Former Vice President Al Gore and ex-wife Tipper, who separated two years ago but have not filed for divorce, are both dating other people. The couple was once considered a political powerhouse, but both have moved on and are developing relationships with new people.