The Kiss - V-J Day
At the news of the Japanese surrender, people spilled out into Times Square in New York City to celebrate V-J Day(Victory over Japan). This photograph shows a sailor grabbing a nurse, bending her back, and giving her a big kiss. Taken by Navy Victor Jorgensen photographer, it resembles (but isn't quite as good as) the famous photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for Life magazine.
Jorgensen, Victor. New York City celebrating the surrender of Japan. They threw anything and kissed anybody in Times Square. Photo. August 14, 1945. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/520697 (accessed May 25, 2022).
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