Gore Vidal through the years

9 of 15: Democratic senatorial candidate Gore Vidal signs a gun control initiative petition while campaigning in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday, afternoon, on April 17, 1982. Vidal was holding a handshaking meet the people campaign when asked to sign the petition. (AP Photo/Susie Hanover) (AP Photo/ Susie Hanover)

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