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Every year on the anniversary marking the end of World War II, the Times Square Alliance invites couples (though strangers would be more appropriate) to come make out in the same spot this nameless couple did just 62 years ago.
"Couples of all ages and from all walks of life were invited to meet in front of the sculpture “Unconditional Surrender”, which was created by acclaimed artist Seward Johnson, memorializing a famous photo snapped by Lieutenant Victor Jorgenson and evoking the iconic LIFE magazine cover photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt.", reported the Alliance website.
Kissers were handed out a sailor cap, roses and... breath mints!
For more, much better pictures, visit the Times Square Alliance website.
For clues that reveal who might have been the passionate nurse and sailor of the picture, read Sewell Chan's article "When a Kiss Isn’t Just a Kiss" in The New New York Times.
... at the end of Voortrekker celebration honoring the country's early settlers, displaying their half-shaved off beards which they grew to participate in the event's pageant.
Dec. 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
...for 40,000 people from all parts of South Africa who have gathered near hill topped by the Voortrekker monument, which honors the 19th century Dutchman who settled Cape Town, during celebration of the country's pioneers.
Dec. 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
...at the end of Voortrekker celebration displaying the luxurious beards they grew to participate in the Boer Voortrekker celebration in honor of their country's early Dutch settlers.
Dec. 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
...shielded from the sun by umbrellas, while listening to speakers during huge celebration in honor of their country's pioneers.
Dec. 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
... than themselves, gathered to compare whiskers during huge celebration in honour of their country's pioneers.
December 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
Representing hope and freedom, a 25 foot, 6,000 pound statue named, UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER, by world-renowned artist, J. Seward Johnson, is a three-dimensional interpretation of a photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt of a Sailor, Carl Muscarello, kissing a nurse, Edith Shain, in Times Square, New York City on Aug. 14, 1945, following the announcement of V-J Day.
Edith Shain, the nurse memorialized in Eisenstaedt’s photo, states, "There is so much romance in the statue; it gives such a feeling of hope to all who look at it."
“This statue brings back so many memories of peace, love and happiness. During the moment of the kiss I don’t remember much, it happened so fast and it happened at the perfect time. I didn’t even look at the Sailor who was kissing me,” Shain continued. “I closed my eyes and enjoyed the moment like any woman would have done.”
For the next year, the sculpture will stand next to the USS Midway Museum on the San Diego Bay. It was previously displayed in New York City in 2005 and Sarasota, Florida in 2006.
... while walking beneath the shady trees - Government Avenue, The Gardens.
Nov.1946
Photo: Nat Farbman
Whenever we go to antique or flea markets, we always look for this Life magazine from 1960 with Giada De Laurentiis' grandmother on the cover. Why? It has the classic OF classic VW Beetle ads. Guess what Duane bought for me! It's in perfect shape and quite frankly, all the advertisements are amazing. A taste of life of the 50's. So dang cool! Thanks, baby!
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, and Company. 1882. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A Fine First Edition of this collection of poems including "The Difference". In flexible plain covers. Frontispiece, Aldrich portrait with tissue guard present. BAL 315 ; Illustrated by The Paint and Clay Club . Houghton Mifflin and Company US
From Russia With Nukes ! Illustration for an article on the "Missile Gap" and how the Reds might knock out our forces with an ICBM strike.
...at the end of Voortrekker celebration honoring the country's early settlers, having their beards shaved off, which they grew to participate in the event's pageant.
Dec. 1949
Photo: Margaret Bourke-White
Hepburn is photographed impersonating Pearl White, a silent film actress know as the "Queen of the serials".
The photograph would appear in the December 20, 1963 issue of LIFE Magazine.
The photograph is by Bert Stern.
Barnett, L. "The World We Live In: Part X. The Arctic Barrens" (Jun 7, 1954) Life, Vol. 36, No. 23
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For more information about the articles, please visit:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_We_Live_In_(Life_magazine)