A glittering tiara. A bouquet of roses. Thunderous applause. Flashing lights from cameras taking photos. These are the things most of us think about, when we imagine what it’s like to be crowned as ...

September 7: The first Miss America Pageant, called the "Inter-City Beauty Pageant," takes place in Atlantic City as a part of a Fall Frolic to attract tourists. There are seven contestants.

The Miss America pageant has seen quite a few changes in its 104 years. But Abbie Stockard, who won the crown on January 5, believes a few rules should stay the same, including the current age limit.

For most of this year, Abbie Stockard belongs to the entire country. As the new Miss America, she’s an ambassador of goodwill, an advocate for women’s empowerment and a symbol of beauty and ...

September 7: The first Miss America Pageant, called the "Inter-City Beauty Pageant," takes place in Atlantic City as a part of a Fall Frolic to attract tourists. There are seven contestants.