It is the most iconic photograph in American History – perhaps in all history. Why? Because when people look at this picture V-J Day 1945, In Times Square they understand what it felt like when World War II ended. But until now, we knew very little about V-J Day, 1945, In Times Square.

Military Times issues dated 23 July 2012 —

“The Kissing Sailor: The Mystery Behind the Photo That Ended Word War II” by Lawrence Verria and George Galdorisi, Naval Institute Press, 224 pages including photographs, $23.95

So…I guess if Al Jeezera is talking about Act of Valor, we’ve hit a nerve with the bad guys…clearly the movie – and by extension the book Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor – have shaken up those who, let’s just say, don’t have the interests of the United States at heart.  The video traces some of the other media interactions with the U.S. military in years past. Watch the video below…

Associated with the final victory of World War II, one must wonder about the personal story of one famous photograph. “The Kissing Sailor” delves into the historic photo of a sailor passionately kissing a nurse as Times Square received the news that Japan had surrendered and World War II was officially over.

On Aug. 14, 1945, moments after Japan’s surrender in WWII, a legendary Life photo was taken of a sailor smooching a nurse in Times Square. Their ID has been speculated about for 67 years, but a new book, The Kissing Sailor, claims to have solved the mystery.

Article from “Whom You know – The Best of Manhattan and Excellence Everywhere.” Posted July 2, 2012

At Whom You Know, we are obsessed with books (count well over 400 reviews…) and clearly, we couldn’t be prouder to be American, and are dedicated to finding excellent American products. So, you can just imagine Peachy Deegan’s extreme enthusiasm when met with the opportunity to work with the U.S. Naval Institute/Naval Institute Press to review The Kissing Sailor! Printed in the USA, The Kissing Sailor is a tale that deserves to be told and one that you should read. Everyone knows the picture, but few know the story behind it, and it’s time the truth finally was disclosed.

Published June 24, 2012 – by The Galveston Daily News:

“The Kissing Sailor: The Mystery Behind the Photo That Ended World War II,” by Lawrence Verria and George Galdorisi, Naval Institute Press, 2012, 224 pages, $23.95

Publisher’s Weekly Writes:

Clancy Series Moves to SMP:

By MAUREEN CALLAHAN

Last Updated: 6:03 AM, June 17, 2012

Posted: 12:37 AM, June 17, 2012

Vincent DeWitt
AT PEACE: Rita Petry says she’s never been mad that on their first date, husband George Mendonsa kissed a woman he thought was a nurse to celebrate the end of WWII.

As first dates go, Rita Petry thought this one was pretty great: a beautiful summer afternoon in the city, a matinee at Radio City Music Hall, drinks after, followed by a passionate, soon-to-be-iconic kiss.

To read the full review please see the attached .PDF

WWII Magazine – The Kissing Sailor