George Mendonsa
George Mendonsa was the sailor depicted in the famous V-J Day kiss photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1945. He became a symbol of joy and celebration at the end of World War II when he spontaneously kissed a nurse, Greta Zimmer Friedman, in Times Square. This moment captured the collective relief and excitement of the nation, although it later sparked discussions about consent and representation in wartime imagery.
Born on Feb 05, 1923 (102 years old)
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Brazil:
George Mendonsa was a sailor who famously kissed Greta Friedman in Times Square to celebrate the end of World War II.
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The sailor was identified as George Mendonsa, who participated in the spontaneous kiss.
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