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

96-759 (untitled)
Accession Number
96-759
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Keywords
Nurses
Sailors
World War, 1939-1945
HST Keywords
Japan - Surrender; New York, New York - General file
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Credit:
Alfred Eisenstaedt
Life Magazine

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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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