Miss USA 1959 was the eighth

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pageant, held at the

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on 22 July 1959. At the end of the event,

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of Louisiana crowned

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of California as Miss USA 1959. It is the first victory of California in the pageant's history. Huntingdon later competed at

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and was named as second runner-up to eventual winner,

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. Contestants from 46 states and cities competed in the pageant.

Results

Placements

Contestants

46 contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

* {{Miss USA

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