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The Miss USA pageant, a celebration of poise, beauty, and grace, has always been a spectacle of stunning gowns. Over the years, the winning gowns have mirrored not just the evolving fashion landscape ...

Pageant organizers have drawn up contracts over the years for sponsors of local contests. This one, from 1948, includes the notorious rule number 7 barring non-white women from competing.

This vintage 1970s film captures the excitement and grandeur of the Miss America pageant ... all while donning sparkling costumes and evening gowns. Broadcast cameras capture every moment as ...

Contestants at all levels of the pageant compete in four categories: talent, evening wear, interview and physical fitness. Further, every Miss America state titleholder must select a platform for ...

The Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant returned to the Carl Perkins ... fitness and wellness, and evening gown, totaling 25% each. Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Izzy Karns hugs Miss Teen ...

The Miss America pageant has never been a progressive ... the urgent need for the protest. During the actual pageant that evening, some of the protesters, including Carol Hanisch, sneaked into ...

There are differences between the Miss America ... Mrs. Pennsylvania does just evening gowns and aerobic outfits,” Jodi Cessna said. She plans the entire pageant and recruits all the contestants.