Is Miss America Still Relevant?

The iconic Miss America pageant turned 100 this year, having crowned dozens of women who proudly went on to represent the institution across the U.S. But the contest was not without its controversies, including years of forcing women to walk across the stage in swimsuits. Is Miss America still relevant? Today we're talking with Amy Argetsinger, editor and staff writer for the Washington Post and author of "There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America."

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