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Who would have thought that in 1952,
a local "bathing beauty" competition spearheaded
by Catalina Swimwear in Long Beach, CA would transformed
into an international annual tradition with countless
young women around the world vying to become apart
of Miss Universe history? As hundreds of millions
of fans have watched around the globe, the homegrown
contest has evolved into a powerful, year-round,
international organization that advances and supports
opportunities for these young women.
These women are savvy, goal-oriented
and aware. The delegates who become part of the Miss
Universe Organization display those characteristics
in their everyday lives, both as individuals, who
compete with hope of advancing their careers, personal
and humanitarian goals, and as women who see to improve
the lives of others.
The Miss Universe Organization produces
the internationally-recognized MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS
USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions. The MISS UNIVERSE® and
MISS USA® competitions air as live specials and consistently
rank among the most-watched television programming
in the world.
MISS USA®
Since MISS USA began in 1952, titleholders
and tens of thousands of women in the fifty states
and the District of Columbia have contributed to
making the competition a national tradition. In 1972,
the 21st annual search for Miss USA was held in Puerto
Rico and was broadcast live via satellite for the
first time. Since then, the show has traveled to
diverse American cities including:
• Las
Vegas, Nevada (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)
• Los Angeles, California
(2007)
• Baltimore, Maryland
(2006, 2005)
• Los Angeles, California
(2004)
• San Antonio, Texas
(2003)
• Gary, Indiana (2002,
2001)
• Branson, Missouri
(1999, 2000)
• Shreveport - Bossier,
Louisiana (1998, 1997)
• South Padre Island,
Texas (1996, 1995, 1994)
• Wichita, Kansas
(1990, 1991, 1992, 1993)
• Mobile, Alabama
(1989)
• El Paso, Texas (1988)
• Albuquerque, New
Mexico (1987)
• Miami, Florida (1986)
• Lakeland, Florida
(1984, 1985)
• Knoxville, Tennessee
(1983)
• Mississippi Gulf
Coast (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982)
• Charleston, South
Carolina (1977, 1978)
• Niagara Falls, New
York (1974, 1975, 1976)
• New York, New York
(1973)
MISS
UNIVERSE®
Satellite developments in the 1970's
allowed the Miss Universe competition to travel outside
the United States, and in 1972, via satellite, for
the first time from Dorado, Puerto Rico. That event
inaugurated a series of annual television specials,
which presented the culture and attractions of some
of the most spectacular regions of the world to an
international audience of hundreds of millions of
people. From Puerto Rico, the competition traveled
to these exciting locations:
• Atlantis,
Paradise Island, Bahamas (2009)
• Nha Trang, Vietnam
(2008)
• Mexico City, Mexico
(1993, 2007)
• Los Angeles, California
(1990, 2006)
• Bangkok, Thailand
(1992, 2005)
• Quito, Ecuador (2004)
• Puerto Rico (2001,
2002)
• Cyprus (2000)
• Trinidad & Tobago
(1999)
• Honolulu, Hawaii
(1998)
• Miami Beach, Florida
(1997)
• Las Vegas, Nevada
(1996)
• Windhoek, Namibia
(1995)
• Manila, Philippines
(1994)
• Las Vegas, Nevada
(1991)
• Cancun, Mexico (1989)
• Taipei, Taiwan,
Republic of China (1988)
• Singapore (1987)
• Panama City, Panama
(1986, 2003)
• Miami, Florida (1984,
1985)
• St. Louis, Missouri
(1983)
• Lima, Peru (1982)
• New York, New York
(1981)
• Seoul, South Korea
(1980)
• Perth, Australia
(1979)
•Acapulco, Mexico
(1978)
• The Dominican Republic
(1977)
• Hong Kong (1976)
• El
Salvador (1975)
• Manila, Philippines
(1974)
• Athens, Greece (1973)
MISS
TEEN USA®
The Miss Teen USA competition became
an annual event in 1983 after it attracted strong
television ratings following its debut in Lakeland,
Florida. Since then, the following cities have hosted
the show:
• Atlantis,
Paradise Island, Bahamas (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)
• Pasadena, California
(2007)
• Palm Springs, California
(2003, 2004, 2006)
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(2005)
• Shreveport-Bossier,
Louisiana (1998, 1999, 2000)
• South Padre Island,
Texas (1997, 2001, 2002)
• Las Cruces, New
Mexico (1996)
• Wichita, Kansas
(1995)
• Mississippi Gulf
Coast (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)
• San Bernadino, California
(1988, 1989)
• El Paso, Texas (1987)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
(1986)
• Miami, Florida (1985)
• Memphis, Tennessee
(1984)
CORPORATE INFORMATION
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and
MISS TEEN USA® Pageants are a Donald J. Trump and
NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide
grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization
is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and
increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers.
By forging relationships with organizations committed
to research and education such as the Latino Commission
on AIDS, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Gilda's
Club, the women who champion these causes during
their reign are armed to impact women today. The
titleholders of the Miss Universe Organization personify
the combination of beauty and intelligence that defines
the 21st Century.
Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture.
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