Eugene in Lane County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Al Gore (2007)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2016

1. Al Gore (2007) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Albert "Al" Gore, Jr., 45th Vice President of the United States, is known for his ongoing work regarding environmental issues. The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for informing the world of the dangers posed by climate change and suggesting needed measures to counteract such change.

The climate crisis is not a political issue, it is a moral and spiritual challenge to all of humanity. It is also our greatest opportunity to lift Global Consciousness to a higher level.

Erected 2013 by Nobel Peace Laureate Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.

Location. 44° 3.452′ N, 123° 4.92′ W. Marker is in Eugene, Oregon, in Lane County. Marker can be reached from Day Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eugene OR 97401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles G. Dawes (1925) (here, next to this marker); Frank Kellogg (1929) (here, next to this marker); Jane Addams (1931) (here, next

Al Gore (2007) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2016

2. Al Gore (2007) Marker - wide view

The Gore marker is the third from the right.

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to this marker); John Mott (1946) (here, next to this marker); Ralph J. Bunche (1950) (a few steps from this marker); Jimmy Carter (2002) (a few steps from this marker); Henry Kissinger (1973) (a few steps from this marker); Linus Pauling (1962) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eugene.

More about this marker. The marker is located within the Nobel Peace Park, which is situated within Alton Baker Park, between the Defazio Bridge and Day Island Road

Also see . . .
1. Nobel peace prize winner Al Gore comments on award (YouTube, AP, 2.5 min.). (Submitted on October 8, 2020.)
2. Albert Gore (NobelPrize.org). "The Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 was awarded to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and former US Vice President Al Gore for their efforts to obtain and disseminate information about the climate challenge. In Gore's case, certainly, the award was grounded in his tireless campaign to put the climate crisis on the political agenda." (Submitted on October 8, 2020.)

<i>Albert Gore, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front</i> (same photo as on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, 1992

3. Albert Gore, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front (same photo as on marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.