Miss America 1956, the 29th
Miss America
Miss America is an annual competition that is open to women from the United States between the ages of 17 and 25. Originating in 1921 as a "bathing beauty revue", the contest is now judged on competitors' talent performances and interviews. As ...
pageant, was held at the
Boardwalk Hall in
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020, the city had a population of 38,497. on September 10, 1955 and was broadcast of the competition on
ABC.
Sharon Ritchie
Sharon Kay Ritchie (born January 12, 1937) was Miss America in 1956.
Early life
Ritchie spent her childhood in Grand Island, Nebraska, but hailed from Denver and was later crowned Miss Colorado 1955.
Personal life
Ritchie was previously married ...
became the first
Miss Colorado to be the winner. As she was crowned, master of ceremonies
Bert Parks performed the song "There She Is..." for the first time.
Results
Awards
Preliminary awards
Other awards
Contestants
References
External links
Miss America official website
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Miss America, 1956
1955 in the United States
1956 beauty pageants
1955 in New Jersey
September 1955 events in the United States
Events in Atlantic City, New Jersey