Miss America
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Even that may not be on offer: In 2018, Miss America ended its swimsuit competition under the direction of its then-chair, Gretchen Carlson.
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
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
She was homecoming queen and a Miss America contestant.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024
“Good morning, Miss Charles. My name is Vanessa Martin. I saw you on television in the Miss America pageant. Congratulations on placing as first runner-up. You did New Jersey proud!”
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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