World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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A Kiss, 1945

This is an extremely famous photo that is often referenced in pop culture. In it, we see a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square after the end of World War II. Alfred Eisenstaedt was there to catch the moment.

A Kiss 1945

A Kiss 1945

Apparently, he followed that sailor around as he kissed various women until he got the perfect photo. In a twist that sullies the photo, many of the women did not actually want to be kissed.

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Jackie Robinson, 1955

Here is a piece of civil rights history. It’s Jackie Robinson photographed by Ralph Morse as he rounds a base to hit the home base and win the World Series for the Dodgers in 1955. He was the only African American on the team.

Jackie Robinson 1955

Jackie Robinson 1955

He was heavily criticized, and many feared he would be assassinated. One teammate joked that they should all wear the same number, then any assassins wouldn’t know which player was him.

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