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Al Gore at The Progressive Forum

June 7, 2006 - Launches An Inconvenient Truth.

Al Gore appeared at The Progressive Forum at The Hobby Center in a sell-out event, his first U.S. appearance launching his book An Inconvenient Truth. Gore's wife, Tipper, joined him and greeted fans with him throughout the evening.

 

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Al Gore speaks at The Progressive Forum Houston

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  These photographs chronicle Al Gore’s activities during his Houston visit, from his arrival at the theater for a press conference to signing books at the end of the evening. - photo by Laura Barton, Barton Wilder Custom Images
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  Host Randall Morton and Al Gore during the question and answer session. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Arriving at the stage door, Al Gore answers questions at a press conference. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Assisted by Progressive Forum volunteers, Al Gore signs books in the dressing room for patrons and sponsors. - photo by Michael McKann
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  On stage, Al Gore updates his presentation with news of the day and works with the Hobby Center crew to check equipment and sound systems. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Tipper Gore joined the audience to watch her husband’s presentation and also signed books and greeted fans in the lobby at the end of the evening. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Tipper and Al Gore greeting patrons and sponsors in the receiving line. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Sarofim Hall in the Hobby Center was a complete sellout for Al Gore’s appearance at The Progressive Forum. - photo by Michael McKann
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  Al Gore signs copies of his book, An Inconvenient Truth, for attendees. - photo by Michael McKann