High Perch
Sarah Palin on the roof of the governor's mansion in Juneau in 2007. She instantly became a household name when she joined Republican John McCain's presidential ticket in August 2008. Here, a look at some of her travels before and after.
Simpler Times
Palin with her husband, Todd, at the Governor's Inaugural Ball in Juneau on January 20, 2007.
An Audience With Kissinger
Palin with Henry Kissinger at the Columbia Mission in New York City on September 23.
Jesse Jackson
Palin and Jesse Jackson at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City on September 25.
Self-Spoof
Palin on Saturday Night Live with Alec Baldwin and Lorne Michaels on October 18.
Warm Welcome
Elisabeth Hasselbeck introduces Palin at a rally in Florida in October.
Politics and Ballads
Hank Williams Jr. at a campaign rally on October 16, singing a song he wrote for Palin.
Huddle
Palin with former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka in Pennsylvania on October 31.
Meeting Constituents
Sarah Palin greeting constituents on November 5.
Media Moment
Palin with NBC's Matt Lauer on November 11.
Trans-Alaska Pipeline
The Trans-Alaska pipeline.