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Edith Swain - nurse in famous WWII "Times Square Kiss" photo - passes away at 91

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  1. PzJgr

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    The nurse in the famous World War II "Times Square Kiss" photograph has passed away. Edith Swain was immortalised in photographic history when she was snapped locked in a spontaneous kiss with a US sailor in Times Square New York on Victory over Japan Day, August 14, 1945. The picture, one of the most iconic World War II images, was taken by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt and published in Life magazine in 1945 with the text: "In New York's Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers". The identity of the sailor remains disputed.

    Nurse in famous WWII 'kiss' photo dies | Herald Sun
     
    PzJgr, Jun 23, 2010
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    R.I.P. Edith! :(
     
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    Rest in Peace Edith. BTW, that Sailor who kissed her was still alive as of late last year and believe it or not? he lives in Houston. I had his name written down somewhere and had fully intended on finding where he lived as I would have loved to have met with he and his wife.
     
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    One of the best photos ever taken. RIP, Edith.
     
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