Overview
Jacqueline V. Loughery (sometimes credited as Evelyn Avery) is a retired American actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned "Miss Rockaway Point" in 1949 before becoming crowned Miss New York USA 1952 and later was the first-ever winner of the Miss USA competition (Miss USA 1952).
Early life
Loughery was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen Loughery. She attended St. Francis Xavier Academy for Young Ladies.
Career
Miss USA
In 1952, Loughery won the Miss USA title after a second ballot broke a first-place tie. Loughery, a redhead, went on to represent the US at the first Miss Universe pageant, where she placed ninth.
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