Miss America 1946

Miss America 1946
DateSeptember 7, 1946
PresentersBob Russell
VenueBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Entrants50
Placements16
WinnerMarilyn Buferd
 California
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Miss America 1946, the 20th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 7, 1946.[1]

The winner, Marilyn Buferd, later became an actress, as did fourth runner-up Carol Ohmart and one of the 16 finalists, future Oscar and Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman.

  1. ^ Associated Press (1946-09-08). "Los Angeles Girl Is Miss America". Port Arthur News. p. 1.