Miss USA 1968
| Miss USA 1968 | |
|---|---|
Dorothy Anstett as Miss USA 1968 | |
| Date | May 18, 1968 |
| Presenters | Bob Barker |
| Venue | Miami Beach, Florida |
| Broadcaster | CBS, WTVJ |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Dorothy "Didi" Anstett Washington |
| Congeniality | Julia Pinkley Kentucky |
| Photogenic | Kathy Hebert Louisiana |
Miss USA 1968 was the 17th Miss USA pageant, televised live by CBS from Miami Beach, Florida on May 18, 1968 hosted by Bob Barker.
The pageant was won by Dorothy "Didi" Anstett of Washington,[1] who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Cheryl Patton of Florida. Anstett was the first – and to date only – woman from Washington to win the Miss USA title, and went on to place as 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 1968.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 1968 | |
| 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| 3rd Runner-Up | |
| 4th Runner-Up |
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Special awards
| Award | Contestant(s) |
|---|---|
| Miss Amity (Congeniality) |
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| Miss Pixable (Photogenic) | |
| Best State Costume |
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| Top 15 Best in Swimsuit |
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Miss USA Says Title Means Little at Home". Roanoke Times. Associated Press. May 20, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "MISS PIXABLE". Shreveport Journal. 16 May 1968. p. 38. Retrieved 7 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "BEST STATE COSTUME". The Albuquerque Tribune. 17 May 1968. p. 1. Retrieved 7 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "SWIMSUIT WINNERS". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 16 May 1968. p. 62. Retrieved 7 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.