| Miss USA 1955 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Winner Carlene Johnson combing hair before first day of Miss Universe 1955 | |
| Date | July 20, 1955 |
| Presenters | Bob Russell |
| Venue | Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California |
| Entrants | 43 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Carlene King Johnson† Vermont |
Miss USA 1955 was the fourth Miss USA pageant, held at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California on July 20, 1955.
At the end of the event, Miriam Stevenson of South Carolina crowned Carlene King Johnson of Vermont as Miss USA 1955.[1] It is the first victory of Vermont in the pageant's history. Johnson later competed at Miss Universe and was named one of the 15 semi-finalists.
Contestants from 43 states and cities competed in the pageant. The competition was hosted by Bob Russell.
- ^ "Miss Vermont named Miss U.S.A." The Boston Globe. 21 July 1955. p. 1. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via Newspapers.com.