Updated: September 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: First Miss America with Indian heritage crowned
Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri wins the 2014 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 15, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Miss New York Nina Davuluri walks on the runway after being crowned as Miss America 2014, in Atlantic City, N.J. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Miss New York Nina Davuluri walks on the runway after being crowned as Miss America 2014 in Atlantic City, N.J. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
Miss New York Nina Davuluri, front, is crowned as Miss America 2014 by Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan in Atlantic City, N.J. AP Photo/Mel Evans
Miss America contestant, Miss New York Nina Davuluri (C) celebrates after being chosen winner of the 2014 Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Members of the crowd hold up signs cheering on contestants during the 2014 Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri wins the 2014 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 15, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Miss America contestant, Miss New York Nina Davuluri (C) reacts with runner-up Miss California Crystal Lee (L) and 2013 Miss America Mallory Hagan after being chosen winner of the 2014 Miss America Pageant. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri (R) and Miss California Crystal Lee embrace during the Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 15, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri wins the 2014 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 15, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Miss New York Nina Davuluri, center, reacts after being named Miss America 2014 pageant as Miss California Crystal Lee, left, and Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan celebrate with her in Atlantic City, N.J. AP Photo/Mel Evans
Miss America contestant, Miss New York Nina Davuluri performs during the 2014 Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 15, 2013. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Miss America contestant, Miss New York Nina Davuluri (in yellow) celebrates with other contestants after being chosen winner of the 2014 Miss America Pageant. Reuters/Lucas Jackson