Miss America
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In the 1980s Miss America was one of the year’s biggest television events, drawing tens of millions of viewers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
Apart from a voting scandal at the Miss America contest in 2022, recent controversies have tended to be in less developed parts of the world.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024
The 64-year-old actor was married to former Miss America and TV personality Tawny Little from 1983 to 1986.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024
It’s just the latest in a series of changes for a contest that has been a lightning rod for feminist criticism since “bra-burning” protests upended the 1968 Miss America contest.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
“You should wear this pin close to your heart. Because more than anyone here, you are destined to be a star. I have no doubt that you’ll be on that Miss America stage one day.”
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
