The patriotic costume that Alma Cooper, Miss USA, is wearing for Miss Universe 2024

This November 14, the preliminary gala of Miss Universe 2024 was held in Mexico City, where the Top 30 of the competition were selected. During this event, in addition to the swimsuit parade, the beauty queens showcased their national costumes, which hold various meanings to represent their respective countries.

Among this year’s 130 participants is Alma Cooper, the representative of the United States, who serves as a second lieutenant and military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. “After graduating in the top 5% of her class at West Point, she was given the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in data science at Stanford University as a Knight Hennessy scholar,” her biography states.

According to her profile, she is passionate about addressing food insecurity in the United States and around the world. “Her ultimate goal is to make healthy food accessible to everyone,” it reads.This is the national costume of Alma Cooper, representative of the USA in Miss Universe 2024

Cooper appeared on stage at the Arena Ciudad de México wearing a national costume inspired by Uncle Sam.

Her look featured the colors of the American flag – blue, red, and white – as well as traditional Fourth of July fireworks, representing Independence Day.

Hosted by former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and the television presenter Mario Lopez, the Miss Universe 2024 final show will air at 7:30 p.m ET/4:30 p.m. PT on Saturday November 16, 2024.

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