
Index File Question
Clip: Season 2025 Episode 8 | 1m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
We ask about a mystery political milestone from 20 years ago.
We ask about a mystery political milestone from 20 years ago.
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Index File Question
Clip: Season 2025 Episode 8 | 1m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
We ask about a mystery political milestone from 20 years ago.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipGeorge Bush wants this race to be about one thing only.
You got it.
Wants it to be about terror.
We cannot hope for the best in this world.
The post September the 11th world.
We must deal with every threat.
Military is always the last option.
Nearly out of time tonight.
So I'm going to combine the history clip from the archives with our history question.
20 years ago this week, the intro to the tape you just watched made a bold announcement.
We're fairly sure this is an index file question just waiting to be asked.
And now that time has come, our question for you this week.
What political milestone did we claim was achieved in our state during the week of October 22nd, 2004?
I want to hear from you whether you're calling in from Truman, Clinton Falls, or Harding, Minnesota, that's up in Morrison County.
651-229-1430 the number to c with all of your guesses.
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It's a special night of trivia and fun hosted by yours truly and Cathy next week.
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Hope to see you there!
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