HISTORIX Vintage 1945 VJ Day Times Square Kiss Photo Print - Vintage Photo of Victory Over Japan Day Times Square Kiss in New York City

US Navy Photographer Victor Jorgenson took this iconic photograph in New York's Times Square following the American defeat of Japan during World War II, and it remains one of the most enduring images of the era, which has become one of the most famous photographs of the postwar era. While the sailor remains anonymous, several people have claimed to be both featured in this photo, though Kay Hughes Doris has been identified as the female subject. The conclusion of World War caused significant change across the globe as Europe worked to rebuild following the devastation seen throughout the conflict between the Allied and Axis forces, which saw combat across numerous fronts. This picture was taken before the official announcement that would be made by President Harry Truman at 7 pm the same evening. This image would become an enduring image for the collective celebration experienced worldwide following Japan's surrender, and a path forward for returning GIs would create a time of considerable prosperity in the United States that would shape and influence American culture for decades to come. The 1950s were a period of peace domestically, and many Americans were able to find employment in a variety of fields, including manufacturing. The distinctive aesthetic and unique style immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This is an authentic piece of American photographic history that remains an enduring piece of the period's history.