Crowning of Miss America 1969 -- Judy Ford

[@meloaksfreedom4337]

I especially love it when Bert Parks says to each new Miss America "this is now YOUR song".

[@safenabors3006]

I fondly remember my mom and sis watching these throughout the 1960's/70's as they diligently and excitedly followed the contest with pencils and notepads. I secretly enjoyed the whole thing. It was LIVE and IN COLOR and exciting.

[@darthvj1]

Judy Ford Miss America 1969. From my hometown. I had her as a substitute teacher a few times when I was in elementary school. Her mom and dad were friends with my maternal grandparents too.

[@donabobra]

does anyone know where she is cause id like to give her some pics i acquired of her in a truck load someone gave away

[@jkev1122]

"She took the town by storm with her all-American face and form" - truer words were never spoken. Judi Ford the epitome of Miss America in every way. The pride of Belvidere, IL - she's a beauty!

[@donabobra]

does anyone know where she is now

[@nicoleschachtner4912]

@@donabobra She moved away. Not sure where, but she comes back to Belvidere, IL for special events on occasion.

[@MrCjm608]

She might be the most beautiful Miss America EVER!

[@kendalson7100]

Yup she was a stunner.

[@spideraxis5582]

I was very young when she won and remember it well. Met her several times. Very charming.

[@Lucky4991]

Judy Ford was gorgeous

[@sierra8186]

She was stunning!

[@mike856ms]

Stunning. The women used to look, carry themselves and talked with such beauty and Grace. Now not so much.

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

now, on instagram, they all look and act like Puerto Ricon hooahs

[@19ccj65]

No one could call a pageant like Bert Parks.

[@Juliaflo]

I second that.

[@patriciagarces3415]

That's right!

[@emmarose4234]

YES. I’m proud to say I’m from his home state. ☺️

[@MrCjm608]

100% agree

[@carolinewright368]

I am proud Judi is not only from my home, but my hometown… Belvidere, Illinois!❤❤❤

[@katonahjoe8827]

He and his wife, Annette, were close friends of my family and both attended my high school graduation party in 1978.

[@hymmj147]

Wow. Neat!

[@johnfulton4921]

I loved it as an african american when she spoke about feeling that people that felt they were better than their neighbors and stated there that everyone should be treated with equality when she was questioned by the judges

[@omarvasquez7639]

Una muñeca

[@timothyleon558]

Her dog knew my dog

[@olinwilliams]

It was broadcast in color and we had just got a color tv!

[@bobbyhill9117]

She used to be my gym teacher

[@leighwinson9859]

That's funny they were not crazy about her doing gymnastics as her Talent very unladylike in those days

[@leighwinson9859]

Judy was my sisters high school friend.

[@scottmiller6495]

Wow what a time in America 1968 or 1969 doesn,t matter things were better then and respect and righteousness counted and it mattered not so anymore what a shame.

[@hedylamarr1637]

youre absolutely right

[@notnek202]

I had just started kindergarten when she won. Now i'm 61😢

[@johnflynn1589]

50 years ago today this happened.

[@doloreshuntoon7698]

Judy-Judy-Judy!!!

[@Absurdist1968]

I want to see Judy's talent portion!

[@kyndall.k1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LWpqp5ns53Zs0 here!

[@kathryneast6919]

The first runner up is my neighbor

[@SD_CYL2]

HAPPY 50TH Mrs. FORD - ILLINOIS!!!!! 👑😁🙏

[@celesterodriguez4173]

Loved it

[@jpolar394]

Things were sure pleasant and relaxing back then compaired to all of today's hoopla.

[@annerector8765]

why am I not getting sound?

[@VTMCompany]

The 1st runner-up doesn't seem to want to leave her seat when the winner's announced.

[@kathryneast6919]

The lady that was the first runner up is my next door neighbor of the last 40 years.

[@kathryneast6919]

kurtdublin she aged very well.When she moved next door she looked like Lynda Carter in her Wonder Woman days.

[@Harringtonml54]

@@kathryneast6919 please wish her well! I am from MA and remember being thrilled that she came so close to winning. I had a close college friend who was Miss MA 1978-79 and got to attend the pageant, which was sort of a dream come true. I hope Ms. Monroe has had a happy and fulfilling life. I will always remember being captivated by her.

[@Dookiebd]

Yay belvidere

[@mollycasas3101]

That dress looks like a picnic tablecloth

[@zzxyz73]

I am surprised it’s not in color.

[@notnek202]

It was

[@erichwilliams8136]

She's Beutyfull. But Bert you da man.

[@lorikodama8212]

The way that cape was attached was so tacky. I'm not surprised they no longer do that.

[@notnek202]

I love the cape they need to bring it back.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

Lots and lots of "big hair" back then. LOL.

[@gman2010ification]

Massachusetts should have won. She looks like the young Vanessa Redgrave (with black hair).

[@timothyleon558]

Nope They got it right

[@notnek202]

I agree

[@MelancoliaI]

Back when broads knew their place and had class!

[@timothyleon558]

Glad not to know you

[@mollycasas3101]

The first runner-up was more prettier then the winner

[@rebeccaspellmeyer5761]

She was the prettiest in IL. Just prior to this she was a county fair queen, then the state fair queen, then Miss Illinois.

[@johnfulton4921]

That's debatable they were both gorgeous I think she lost because her answer was good but when she said love for everyone that might have been a little too over the top and maybe too hippie sounding for the judges I thought she was going to win I think that the winner was even surprised

[@timothyleon558]

About like your grammar