Al Gore's American Life
Callie Shell / The White House
Last Minute Reprieve
The 2000 election was so close that it came down to a handful of disputed votes in Florida. In this image, Gore and Lieberman, with a concession speech in hand, learn that the results have come under question and abort conceding to Bush.
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