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FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 file photo, Miss Missouri, Erin O'Flaherty waves as she is introduced during Miss America Pageant arrival ceremonies in Atlantic City. After competing in pageants for generations in the closet or working behind the scenes, gays and lesbians finally get to see one of their own take one of pageantry's biggest stages. O' Flaherty, will compete for the Miss America crown on Sept. 11, as the first openly lesbian contestant. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
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