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Participants of a beauty contest walk on ramp and Jacquelyn Mayer receives title of 'Miss America -1963' in Atlantic City.

The 'Miss America -1963' beauty contest in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Participants of the 'Miss America -1963' beauty contest pose and walk on the ramp. An audience watch the beauty contest. A panel of judges give remarks. Miss Ohio Lass, Jacquelyn Mayer receives the title of 'Miss America -1963'. Jacquelyn Mayer is crowned. Photographers take photos. On the next day, Jacquelyn Mayer smiles and waves. Location: Atlantic City New Jersey. Date: September 10, 1962.

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