Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1945 VJ Day Times Square Kiss Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1945 Photo of People Kissing on VJ Day Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
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.
