5V-J Day in Times Square (1945)

This celebratory photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt captured a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square as World War II ended.

Published in Life magazine, it became an emblem of relief and joy after years of global conflict. While the spontaneous kiss has been debated in terms of consent, the photograph continues to symbolize a powerful moment of collective celebration.

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