Do you know the difference between Miss USA and Miss America?
They’re the two biggest pageants in the country, and both involve a sash and crown. But that’s where most of their similarities end.
From eligibility requirements and prize packages to swimsuit versus talent competitions, here are all the differences between Miss America and Miss USA.
The Miss USA pageant began because of a Miss America winner’s protest
Miss America predates Miss USA by 31 years. The first pageant — held in September 1921 — was part of a strategy to bring tourists to Atlantic City after Labor Day, according to the Miss America website. It was won by a 16-year-old…
