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Miss America ‘68, women’s lib, and the politics of beauty

Aug 3, 2026 · 45m
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  • Historian Micki McElya discusses her book 'Liberation Summer' about the 1968 Atlantic City protests.
  • Feminists, Miss Black America contestants, and pageant supporters clashed, shaping the politics of beauty.
  • The event's impact connects to the religious right, #MeToo, and contemporary issues.

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