Dorothy Hann
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Dorothy Hann was Miss America in 1932.
Hann, from Camden, New Jersey
was the first Miss America "crowned" since 1927 see (Timeline of major beauty pageants
). The pageant was held in Wildwood, New Jersey
instead of the traditional Atlantic City
. On the Miss America website it states that no pageant was held in 1932. The pageant won by Hann is regarded as not official.
Hann, from Camden, New Jersey
Camden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
was the first Miss America "crowned" since 1927 see (Timeline of major beauty pageants
Timeline of major beauty pageants
-Pre 1900s:*early 19th century: Bathing Beauty Pageant of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware begin.*1854: P.T. Barnum was the man behind the first American pageant.-1920s:...
). The pageant was held in Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a popular summer resort destination. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's year-round population was 5,325...
instead of the traditional Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
. On the Miss America website it states that no pageant was held in 1932. The pageant won by Hann is regarded as not official.