Rarely Seen Photos of the Republican Candidates

Fred Thompson's parents came from a modest upbringing; They had only received an eighth grade education before having to work on the farm. For 35 years, Thompson's father ran a used car lot, and when he got home at 6 o'clock, Thompson's mother was putting on the dinner table. Thompson described his upbringing as "just the best pattern possible for a young boy to try to live up to." (Thompson Campaign)