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The last diving horse and first beauty queen: Atlantic City glances back as Miss America marks its 100th anniversary

Several new books take a look back at Miss America and Atlantic City, as the competition faces an uncertain future.

Raindrops formed on the crown of the Miss America Crowns You statue during a rainy winter day, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Raindrops formed on the crown of the Miss America Crowns You statue during a rainy winter day, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.Read moreJOSE F. MORENO / Staff Photographer