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The Atlantic City Convention Center is located in Atlantic City , New Jersey . The Center was developed in part as an aspect of the city's ongoing attempt to recreate itself as a year-round destination rather than a mere summer resort — the same thought process that later led to its development as the first major Gambling center in the U.S. outside of Nevada in modern times. It is best-known as the site of the Miss America Scholarship Pageant , which dates back to 1921. In 2005, it was announced that after 85 years in Atlantic City, that the paegant was moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and the Aladdin Hotel-Casino. It was also the host of the 1964 Democratic National Convention that nominated Lyndon Baines Johnson for President only months following the Assassination Of His Predecessor, John F. Kennedy . The following week, thousands of screaming rock fans packed the Hall for one of The Beatles largest concerts in their first American tour. It was also the venue of the former Boardwalk Bowl College Football game in the 1960s and 70s, and the 1964 Liberty Bowl . A new Convention Center opened in the late 1990s, and the historic building — home of what is accepted as the world's largest High School Wrestling championships. EXTERNAL LINKS
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