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Who was the first women to appear on a Wheaties box?

Question #5705. Asked by Melanie.

billfay
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billfay
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The earliest one I could find was aviator Elinor Smith in 1934.

Sep 05 2000, 8:51 PM
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beeaydee
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1934 - First woman depicted on a Wheaties box - Aviator Elinor Smith


link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheaties#Wheaties_firsts_and_records

Mar 23 2007, 7:26 PM
jlbehnke
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jlbehnke

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The Wheaties Company site states that Elinor Smith was the first woman on the back of the box. First woman on the front is Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast.

Jun 29 2007, 11:16 AM
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