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Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and the first Jewish Miss America, winning the title in 1945. She was born Bertha Shirley Myerson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Russian Jewish immigrants. Myerson grew up in a poor family and worked various jobs to help support her family.

After winning the Miss America pageant, Myerson moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. She made her Broadway debut in 1946 in "Winterset" and went on to appear in several films, including "Call Me Mister" (1951), "The Long Gray Line" (1955), and "The Rack" (1956).

Myerson also had a successful television career, appearing in shows such as "The Phil Silvers Show," "The Twilight Zone," and "Marcus Welby, M.D." She was also a regular panelist on the game show "To Tell the Truth" from 1956 to 1968.

In 1960, Myerson made history again when she became the first Jewish woman to be crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teenager. She continued to act and appear on television throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Myerson was also an advocate for civil rights and social justice. She was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League. In 1964, she was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and later served as a special assistant to the New York City Commissioner of Housing Preservation and Development.

Myerson passed away on December 14, 2014, at the age of 90. She was posthumously inducted into the Jewish Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and beauty queen who became the first Jewish Miss America and the first Jewish Miss New York. She was also the first Jewish woman to win a major title in the Miss America pageant.

Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewish parents, Samuel Meisler and Anna (née Kohn). She grew up in a working-class neighborhood and attended Milwaukee Public Schools. After graduating from high school, she worked as a model and a salesclerk before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting.

In 1945, Myerson entered the Miss New York pageant on a whim, and to everyone's surprise, she won. She went on to compete in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 1945. Myerson's victory was significant because she was the first Jewish contestant to win the title, and her win came during a
Bess Myerson was an American actress.
Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and beauty queen who became the first Jewish Miss America and the first Jewish Miss New York
Bess Myerson was a beauty queen.
Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and beauty queen who became the first Jewish Miss America and the first Jewish Miss New York
Bess Myerson became the first Jewish Miss America.
Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and beauty queen who became the first Jewish Miss America and the first Jewish Miss New York
Bess Myerson became the first Jewish Miss New York.
Bess Myerson (September 30, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American actress and beauty queen who became the first Jewish Miss America and the first Jewish Miss New York
She was the first Jewish woman to win a major title in the Miss America pageant.
 She was also the first Jewish woman to win a major title in the Miss America pageant
Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler.
Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewish parents, Samuel Meisler and Anna (née Kohn)
Myerson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewish parents, Samuel Meisler and Anna (née Kohn)
Myerson's father was Samuel Meisler.
Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewish parents, Samuel Meisler and Anna (née Kohn)
Myerson's mother was Anna (née Kohn).
Myerson was born Bertha Shirley Meisler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewish parents, Samuel Meisler and Anna (née Kohn)
She grew up in a working-class neighborhood.
 She grew up in a working-class neighborhood and attended Milwaukee Public Schools
She attended Milwaukee Public Schools.
 She grew up in a working-class neighborhood and attended Milwaukee Public Schools
She graduated from high school.
 After graduating from high school, she worked as a model and a salesclerk before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting
She worked as a model.
 After graduating from high school, she worked as a model and a salesclerk before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting
She worked as a salesclerk.
 After graduating from high school, she worked as a model and a salesclerk before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting
She moved to New York City.
 After graduating from high school, she worked as a model and a salesclerk before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting
In 1945, Myerson entered the Miss New York pageant on a whim.
In 1945, Myerson entered the Miss New York pageant on a whim, and to everyone's surprise, she won
Myerson's win surprised everyone.
In 1945, Myerson entered the Miss New York pageant on a whim, and to everyone's surprise, she won
The Miss America pageant took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 She went on to compete in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 1945
The Miss America pageant occurred in September 1945.
 She went on to compete in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 1945