Miss United States 1960


Miss United States 1960, also referred to as Miss World USA 1960, was the 3rd edition of the Miss United States World pageant, was held in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
It was originally won by Annette Driggers of New York City, NY, who was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Loretta Powell of Connecticut, but it was discovered Driggers was only 15 years old, while having claimed she was 20. As this meant she did not meet the age requirements of Miss World, she was disqualified, being replaced with the 1st Runner-Up, Judith Ann Achter of Missouri. Achter went on to represent the United States at the Miss World 1960 Pageant in London later that year. She finished as 4th Runner-Up at Miss World.

Results

Placements

Final resultsContestant
Miss United States 1960
Miss United States World 1960
1st Runner-Up
  • Missouri – Judith Ann Achter ∞
    • 2nd Runner-Up
  • Illinois – Sharon Woods
    • 3rd Runner-Up
  • North Carolina – Rita Souther
    • 4th Runner-Up
  • Delaware - Gail Porter
    • ∞ Annette Driggers had originally won Miss United States 1960, but she was disqualified from Miss World due to being underage. Due to protocol, the 1st Runner-Up, Judith Achter, became Miss United States World 1960 and competed at Miss World 1960.

    Special awards

    Delegates

    The Miss United States World 1960 delegates were:
    Contestants who competed in other beauty pageants:
    ;Miss USA