| Miss USA 1968 | |
|---|---|
 Dorothy Anstett as Miss USA 1968 | |
| Date | May 18, 1968 |
| Presenters | Bob Barker |
| Venue | Miami Beach, Florida |
| Broadcaster | CBS, WTVJ |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Dorothy Anstett Washington |
| Congeniality | Julia Pinkley Kentucky |
| Photogenic | Kathy Hebert Louisiana |
Miss USA 1968 was the 17th Miss USA pageant, televised live by CBS from Miami Beach, Florida on May 18, 1968 hosted by Bob Barker.
The pageant was won by Dorothy Anstett of Washington,[1] who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Cheryl Patton of Florida. Anstett was the first – and to date only – woman from Washington to win the Miss USA title, and went on to place as 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 1968.
- ^ "Miss USA Says Title Means Little at Home". Roanoke Times. Associated Press. May 20, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved 23 July 2023.