Amy Argetsinger, author of the book “There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America,” discusses the decline of the pageant that once captivated the American television audience.

<p>Amy Argetsinger, author of the book “There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America,” discusses the decline of the pageant that once captivated the American television audience.</p>

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