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Famous Eisenstaedt Photo of Sailor Kissing Nurse in Times Square after Announcement of End of World War II

96-759
Accession Number
96-759
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Japan - Surrender; New York, New York - General file
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Description
This is the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of the sailor kissing the nurse in Times Square, New York City, after the announcement of the end of World War II. From: Photo was obtained by Whistlestop editor Lenore Bradley for use in the newsletter.
Date(s)
August 14, 1945