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Kevin Hern: “The Challenger blew up [in January 1986], and little did I…”

Featuring: Kevin Hern, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 1st Congressional District

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Preserving the American Dream with Congressman Kevin Hern

Published | Video Starts at 04:45

I was always a big dreamer, but also a big doer. Right after I started to work, started, got my job In January of 86, The Challenger blew up [in January 1986], and little did I know that would change my career path forever. And so when I talk to Folks, about getting a career tech job, going to one of the many great career techs we have around the state, what that does, … (04:45–04:51)

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Asserts that the Challenger explosion in 1986 changed his career path.

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