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Miss America 1968: When civil rights and feminist activists converged on Atlantic City

  • Written by Paige Welch, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Duke University

At this year’s Miss America pageant, the first openly lesbian contestant, Erin O'Flaherty, will compete for the crown in Atlantic City. Flaherty’s participation will represent yet another step toward a more inclusive and diverse pageant. She’ll be following other trailblazers like Bess Myerson (the first Jewish titleholder), Vanes...

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