Bathing Suit Day

In 1952, the town of Myrtle Beach, SC, decreed "Bathing Suit Day," during which non-compliers would be "arrested" and "jailed."

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     Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 21, 2009
     Category: Fashion | Parades and Festivals | Regionalism | 1950s





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it's possible that just maybe some people should be jailed for WEARING a swimsuit in public! :shut:
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 11/22/09 at 01:10 AM
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