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Miss America 1972, the 45thMiss America pageant, was held at theBoardwalk Hall inAtlantic City, New Jersey, on September 11, 1971, and broadcast onNBC.

Laurie Lea Schaefer, representing Ohio, was crowned Miss America 1972.^[1] She became an actress, featured on TV series such asFalcon Crest, and later a casting director and talent scout.

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