Amy Argetsinger

Amy Argetsinger

Amy Argetsinger is an editor for The Washington Post and author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America, published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter.

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The author of a penetrating new book, documenting the multi-layered complexities of the Miss America pageant (above: 1921, Atlantic City), writes about the contest's ongoing battle to remain relevant over its century of historic highs and lows.

How the Swimsuit Showdown Shaped the Miss America Contest

A new behind-the-scenes book, “There She Was,” and a Smithsonian collecting initiative celebrate the pageant’s centennial