PowerPoint Show by Andrew

Contestants model evening gowns, 1953.

Miss Italy inspects her bathing suit, 1953.

Miss Universe contestants, 1953

Miss Universe contestants, 1953.

Miss USA flashes a smile, 1953.

Miss Sweden and Miss Switzerland exchange friendly smiles at the 1953 Miss Universe pageant.

Miss France, winner of the 1953 Miss Universe pageant.

Contestants are applauded by sailors, 1954.

Miss Universe parade, 1954.

Miss Argentina relaxing - 1954.

Miss Universe contestants, 1954.

Miss Cuba on a parade float, 1954.

Miss Israel waves from a float, 1954.

Audience members with binoculars during the 1957 Miss Universe contest.

Miss Universe contestants in evening dresses, 1957.

Miss Universe contestants in bathing suits, 1957.

Miss Universe 1957 was just announced and Gladys Zender of Peru is the winner.

Miss Peru, Gladys Zender, winner of the 1957 Miss Universe Contest.

Winner Gladys Zender is crowned by former Miss Universe Carol Morris, 1957.