Everyone talks about the glitz of Miss America now, but the very first pageant in 1921 was actually super controversial! Contestants were judged on both modesty and charm, and there was major debate over whether the bathing costume contest was too risqué for the times. Some say it sparked the first real fandom split between traditionalists and modernists. Can you imagine the drama if social media existed back then? #Entertainment #Painting #MissAmerica