Cuddle And Snuggle » World War II http://www.cuddleandsnuggle.com Love, Health, Fine Living, Food And Laughter... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:53:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 VJ Day – August 14th http://www.cuddleandsnuggle.com/vj-day-august-14th http://www.cuddleandsnuggle.com/vj-day-august-14th#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:40:46 +0000 Carrie http://www.cuddleandsnuggle.com/?p=446 Happy VJ Day!

August 14th is VJ Day or Victory over Japan day. Japanese Emperor Hirohito unconditionally surrendered to the Allies to end World War II. The formal signing of the surrender would not occur until September 2, 1945.

After four years of blackout on Time Square, the lights went on as Mayor LaGuardia announced surrender of the Japanese. In a celebration around the world  on August 14, 1945, the New Yorkers celebrated at the Square to start a new era of peace, and hope.

Alfred Eisenstaedt’s picture of an unknown couple kissing reflects the happyness and enjoyment at the moment.

VJ Day - Kiss Time iconic photo

VJ Day - Kiss Time iconic photo

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