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Vj Day

Alfred Eisenstaedt1945-08-14

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

A jubilant Amer. sailor clutching a pretty white-uniformed nurse in a back-bending, passionate kiss as he vents his joy while thousands jam the Times Square area to celebrate the long awaited victory over Japan.

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  • Title: Vj Day
  • Date: 1945-08-14
  • Location: New York, NY, US
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W TRANSMISSION
  • Subject Keywords: Vj, Celebrations, Cif, Vj Day, 1940s, Special Collections, 20th Century Select, Public Reaction, Wwii, Wars, Approved, Day, Us, Famous Picture, Best Of Life, Great Life Photographers (Glp Production Scans), Vintage Print, Kissing, Wwii, Famous Picture, Special Collections, Best Of Life, 20Th Century Select, Wars, Us, Public Reaction, Vj Day, Kissing, Approved, Cif, 1940s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_1124373
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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