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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