Nearly 70 years ago, a beauty queen lost her Miss USA crown after pageant officials learned she was married and had children. In August, Justus Kelley broke that barrier, becoming the first married woman and mother to win the title during the pageant's 75th edition.
Kelley, 31, is a foster mother who founded the nonprofit Foster Footprints to support children and families involved in foster care.
The historic victory came three years after the Miss USA pageant changed its rules to allow married women and mothers to compete.
Kelley is scheduled to compete in the 75th Miss Universe pageant, which is set to take place Nov. 24 in Puerto Rico.
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