Bristol Palin is the oldest daughter of Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin, who was the Republican vice presidential nominee and running mate of John McCain.

Palin graduated from high school on May 14, 2009, with a 3.497 G.P.A. She reportedly plans to attend a local college and possibly pursue a career in real estate.People: Bristol Palin Graduates High School <(May 15, 2009)

• The Candies Foundation was formed in 2001 and focuses its efforts on educating American youth about the consequences of teenage pregnancy. Palin said she joined the Candies Foundation as a Teen Ambassador because, "I feel that I could be a living example of the consequences of teen pregnancy. If I can prevent even one girl from getting pregnant, I will feel a sense of accomplishment."PR News Wire: The Candie's Foundation Appoints Bristol Palin As Teen Ambassador (May 5, 2009)

On September 1, 2008, Sarah Palin announced that Bristol was pregnant and intends to marry the baby's father, boyfriend Levi Johnston.International Herald Tribune: Palin says her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008) Previous to this announcement, Internet rumors had suggested that the Palin family's youngest son, Trig Palin, was in fact Bristol's baby and not Sarah's.Daily Kos: Sarah Palin Story Ender (August 31, 2008)

On January 2, 2009, Sarah Palin released a statement on the governor's Web site saying that the pregnancy had been "shocking news" but that they now feel blessed. Bristol Palin also made a statement, saying her situation was not ideal and that she discourages teens to become pregnant, but that she "can't imagine life without" Tripp.Politico: Bristol: Pregnancy wasn't 'ideal' (January 2, 2009)

Briston Palin was interviewed by Greta Van Susteren from FOX News where she talked about being a teen mom. She stated, "I hope people learn from my story. It's so much easier if you're married, have a house and career. It's not a situation you want to strive for." She also stated that her mother's view of abstinence among teens is "not realistic at all."People: Teen Abstinence 'Not Realistic at All' (February 17, 2009)