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.

What was the total scholarship fund offered in the 1946 Miss America contest?

• $25,000

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

In what year was the Miss America contest first conceived?

• 1922

• 1923

• 1920

• 1921

What criteria were used by judges to evaluate contestants besides bathing suits?

• Singing and dancing

• Diction and table manners

• Cooking skills

• Sports abilities

What type of attire did the contestants return to after the evening wear segment?

• Casual wear

• Customary attire

• Sportswear

• Traditional costumes

What was Marilyn Buford's ambition after winning Miss America 1946?

• To be a movie star

• To be a fashion designer

• To be a politician

• To become a singer