the winner of the annual Miss America
Beauty Pageant which began in 1921 and
validates the traditional
image of the ideal
American girl. Young women representing each of the US
states are judged in a variety of competitions including swimsuit, evening gown and
talent. A
group of judges pick the winner who is then Miss America for one year. This popular nationally televised
event is held annually at the
Atlantic City Convention Center in
New Jersey.
the
title given to the winner of the "Miss America
Beauty Pageant," a
beauty contest held in
New Jersey, US, each year. It was started in 1921 with the
purpose of attracting visitors to the city after the tourist season had ended.