Bess Myerson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Bess Myerson (July 16, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American politician, model, and television actress who in 1945 became the first Miss America who was Jewish. Her achievement, in the aftermath of the Holocaust, was seen as an affirmation of the Jewish place in American life. She was a heroine to parts of the Jewish community, where "she was the most famous pretty girl since Queen Esther". Myerson made frequent television appearances during the 1950s and 1960s. She was a commissioner in the New York City government, served on presidential commissions from the 1960s through the 1980s, and ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate. Her career in public service ended in the late 1980s when she was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. She was acquitted after a highly publicized trial.
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- Full name: Bess Myerson
- Born: 1924-07-16
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q3638982
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Who is Bess Myerson?
Bess Myerson (July 16, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American politician, model, and television actress who in 1945 became the first Miss America who was Jewish.
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Bess Myerson is United States.
When was Bess Myerson born?
Bess Myerson was born on 1924-07-16.
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