1946 Miss California Wins 20th Annual Miss America

The video covers the 1946 Miss America contest, highlighting a $25,000 scholarship for the first 16 girls. It marks the 25th anniversary of the event, originally conceived in 1921. The contest includes judging on diction and table manners, not just appearance. The final segment features evening wear, leading to the crowning of Marilyn Buford as Miss America 1946.

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