Miss America 1946, the 20th Miss America pageant, was held at the

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in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 7, 1946. The winner, Marilyn Buferd, later became an actress, as did fourth runner-up

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and one of the 16 finalists, future

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and Emmy Award winner

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Results

Awards

Preliminary awards

Other awards

Contestants

References

Secondary sources

External links

Miss America official website
{{Miss America 1946 1946 in the United States 1946 in New Jersey September 1946 events in the United States Events in Atlantic City, New Jersey