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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 4 MIN

1968 Miss America Pageant

from Historia - Delta College Public Radio · host Delta College Public Radio

In September of 1968, about 200 equal rights activists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America Pageant. The protest made global headlines, but today it is often remembered for the birth of the term, “bra-burning feminist.” But were they? Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

In September of 1968, about 200 equal rights activists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America Pageant. The protest made global headlines, but today it is often remembered for the birth of the term, “bra-burning feminist.” But were they? Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

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In September of 1968, about 200 equal rights activists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America Pageant. The protest made global headlines, but today it is often remembered for the birth of the term, “bra-burning feminist.” But were...

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