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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Death of American Romance

Happy sailor kissing nurse in Times Square during impromptu VJ Day celebration. (Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)Woman from iconic WWII photo dies

Edith Shain was etched into America's psyche after a chance meeting with a sailor in Times Square. Remembering Korean War - Search: iconic war images

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