Meeuwsen, Terry (1949–)

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Meeuwsen, Terry (1949–)

Miss America and singer. Name variations: Terry Meeuwsen Friedrich. Born Terry Anne Meeuwsen, Mar 2, 1949, in DePere, Wisconsin; attended St. Norbert College; m. Andrew Friedrich; children: 7.

Featured singer with the New Christy Minstrels; named Miss America (1973), representing Wisconsin; began co-hosting "The 700 Club" (1993). Author of devotional books.

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