Bess Myerson won Miss America in 1945.
Bess Myerson, Miss New York, was Miss America, 1945.
The presenters of the 1965 Miss America pageant were Bert Parks and Bess Myerson.
Bess Myerson (Miss America 1945) was 90 years old when she died on December 14, 2014 (born July 16, 1924).
Bess Myerson ,New York, New York Miss New York City
Miss America 1945 was Bess Myerson, who was the first Jewish woman to win the title. She was crowned on September 8, 1945, and became a prominent figure in American culture, later pursuing a successful career in television and public service. Myerson's victory was notable not only for her heritage but also for her advocacy on various social issues.
Miss Washington Margaret Gorman was the first Miss America in 1921.
Mary Katherine Campbell, former Miss Columbus, Ohio, won Miss America in both 1922 and 1923.
Heather Whitestone, Miss Alabama, was the first deaf Miss America, crowned at the 1995 Miss America pageant.
She was the first and only Miss America to win Miss America twice first in 1922 then again in 1923.
The winner of the 1983 Miss America pageant was Debra Maffett, Miss California, but she was NOT the first Miss America.The winner of the first Miss America pageant in 1921 was Margaret Gorman, Miss Washington, DC.
The first Miss America was crowned in 1921. She was Margaret Gorman, Miss Washington, DC.
The first Miss Hawaii to be crowned Miss America was Carolyn Suzanne Sapp, in 1992.