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Leona Gage, The Beauty Queen Who Lost Her Crown

In July 1957, the Miss USA pageant crowned a stunning young brunette named Leona Gage as its newest queen. At just 21 years old, she appeared to be the ideal American woman—elegant, poised, and promising....

April 22, 2025 Penelope Singh


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