Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin placed second in the Miss Alaska 1984 beauty pageant.Us Magazine.com: Sarah Palin was runner-up in 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant (August 29, 2008) Video of the swimsuit competition of the 1984 pageant hit the web on September 25, 2008.
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"Sarah says she wants to prepare for a career in television broadcasting by majoring in telecommunications and political science. It is no wonder that she has also been recognized by 'Who's Who?' since she has displayed her leadership in all areas, from academics to student politics to athletics... Ladies and gentlemen, contestant no. 8, Sarah Heath."
- Huffington Post: Sarah Palin's Beauty Pageant Swimsuit Competition ... (September 26, 2008)