Bess Myerson for Fitch's Shampoo, 1946

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In 1945, Bess Meyerson was the first Jewish woman to be crowned Miss America. She was often asked to use a "less Jewish-sounding name" in pageants, but refused, losing some sponsors.  Here's more on Bess Myerson.



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Comments

[hippiegal22.livejournal.com]

Good for Betsy for being proud of who she was! Even if it cost her money.

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

I agree. Good for her.

I vaguely remember her running for Congress. Too bad she had legal troubles later on.

[franklanguage.livejournal.com]

And, unfortunately, the main thing a lot of people remember her for is that she was caught shoplifting back in the 90s.

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

It's startling how much she resembles a client of mine, also a Jew from New York city... I mean it's UNCANNY, like it could be her mother or Aunt.

[franklanguage.livejournal.com]

Jewess (http://www.hulu.com/watch/61330), please.

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

I'm FRANKLY always AMAZED what a cute little tuchus Gilda Radner had, everytime I see this clip.

[noluck-boston.livejournal.com]

RIP!