Colleen Kay Hutchins wins Miss America of 1952 in Atlantic City and Penny Duncan wins Mrs. America in Asbury Park, NJ

Colleen Kay Hutchins wins Miss America of 1952 in Atlantic City and Penny Duncan wins Mrs. America in Asbury Park, NJ

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Life Skills, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the announcement of Colleen K. Hutchins as Miss America 1952, highlighting her age and physical attributes. It then shifts to the Mrs. America contest, emphasizing the importance of housewifely skills alongside beauty. Mrs. Penny Duncan from New York City is declared the winner, noted for her homemaking abilities and family life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was declared Miss America 1952?

Colleen K. Hutchins

Asbury Park

Penny Duncan

Dennis James

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Colleen K. Hutchins' win as Miss America?

She was the shortest winner

She was the oldest winner at 25

She was the first winner from Utah

She was the youngest winner

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Mrs. America competition, what is considered equally important as beauty?

Public speaking

Homemaking skills

Fashion sense

Talent performance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the judges in the Mrs. America competition?

A music student

Dennis James

Penny Duncan

Colleen K. Hutchins

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about Mrs. Penny Duncan, the winner of Mrs. America?

She is from Salt Lake City

She is 22 years old with a two-year-old son

She is a professional chef

She is a music student