Miss America 1947
Miss America 1947, the 21st Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 6, 1947.[1] Barbara Jo Walker was the last Miss America to be crowned in her swimsuit, as well as the last contestant to represent just a city, rather than her state.[2] Margaret Marshall, representing Canada, captured the swimsuit competition and placed third overall in the pageant.[3]
Results
Placements
Final results |
Contestant |
Miss America 1947 |
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1st Runner-up |
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2nd Runner-up |
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3rd Runner-up |
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4th Runner-up |
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Top 15 |
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Swimsuit Winner |
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Talent Winner |
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References
External links
Secondary sources
- Saulino Osborne, Angela (1995). "Miss Americas and their Courts". Miss America The Dream Lives On. Taylor Publishing Company. ISBN 0-87833-110-7.
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