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Terry Anne Meeuwsen Friedrich (born March 2, 1949 in De Pere, Wisconsin) is an American television personality, co-host of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)'s 700 Club, author and singer. Meeuwsen was the 1972 Miss Green Bay, 1972 Miss Wisconsin 〔(Victor Pays Tribute To Competitors )〕 and the winner of the Miss America pageant in 1973, taking both the talent and swimsuit competitions.〔(Miss Wisconsin wins two Miss America preliminaries )〕 She was the first Miss Wisconsin delegate to hold the Miss America title.〔(De Pere Girl Begins US Reign )〕 ==Life and career== In high school, Meeuwsen was selected homecoming queen, and was also a cheerleader for three years. After graduation, between 1969–1971, Meeuwsen performed and traveled with the singing group The New Christy Minstrels, but left the show to enter the Miss America pageant preliminary competitions. Following her reign as Miss America, Meeuwsen began television work at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee in 1978, leaving the station in 1986 to raise her family. After appearing on ''The 700 Club'' several times in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a guest co-host, she became a permanent co-host in 1993, sitting daily beside CBN founder Pat Robertson. Since 2000, she has co-hosted the CBN show, ''Living the Life'', with comedian Louise DuArt. Both shows air on ABC Family. On September 12, 1995, Meeuwsen released the inspirational pop recording, ''Eyes of My Heart''. She has also authored four books, including ''Christmas Memories'' (1996), ''Near To The Heart Of God'' (1998), ''Just Between Friends'' (1999), and ''The God Adventure'' (2005).〔〔MSNBC January 5, 2010〕 Meeuwsen serves as director of Orphan's Promise, a part of CBN aimed at helping orphans and vulnerable children around the world through academic programs; life skills training; mentoring and career placement; food and clothing assistance; health care programs; housing; and orphan and adoption advocacy.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Terry Meeuwsen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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