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- Mother: Jeannie Boger
- Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Was 22-years-old when she was crowned 2009 Miss USAZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- University: East Carolina University
- Majors: Psychology and Spanish
- Crowned on April 19, 2009
- Network: NBC
- Miss North Carolina
- Occupation: Aspiring motivational speakerHuffington Post: Kristen Dalton New Miss USA (April 19, 2009)
- Defeated Miss California USA Carrie Prejean for the titleZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- Miss Arizona, Alicia-Monique Blanco, was the second runner-upZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- Miss USA contestants were from all 50 states and the District of ColumbiaZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- Contestants were judged on evening-wear, swimsuit modeling and their answer to an interview questionZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- Dalton's question was regarding using taxpayer money for corporate bail outs and she responded that she would prefer that the money be used for education and health careZap2it: Meet your new Miss USA, Kristen Dalton (April 20, 2009)
- Will compete in the Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in the Bahamas in August 2009
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Quotes
"You can be cool, be a trendsetter and be beautiful, but still stay true to your values and morals."Star News Online: Miss NC Gets Ready for Competition (April 1, 2009)"I thrive being in front of an audience."Star News Online: Miss NC Gets Ready for Competition (April 1, 2009)
"It's not solely pageants which make a difference; it is the pageantry."Star News Online: Miss NC Gets Ready for Competition (April 1, 2009)
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Kristen Dalton News and Information
- Associated Press: Miss North Carolina USA Crowned Miss USA (April 19, 2009)