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The Story Behind The Iconic 'Kissing Sailor' Photo

Sept. 1, 2017
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A sailor kisses a woman on VJ Day in New York City.

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The iconic photo known as 'The Kissing Sailor' was taken in 1945 on VJ Day, at the end of World War II, by Life magazine photographer Albert Eisenstaedt.