Photograph
V-J Day Celebration
Crowd with two sailors hugging each other. Sailor with his back to the camera is Seabee B. O. Pledger; other sailor is unknown. They are celebrating V-J Day, August 15, 1945, the day on which the Allies announced the surrender of Japanese forces during World War II. |
Image ID: | 33741 |
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Creation Date: | 08 15 1945 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | (V5)366 |
Original Dimensions: | 2 x 3 inches |
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal> on August 15, 1945. See also (V5)421, (V51)001 and PH 6442.0676 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Women |
Clothing and dress |
Crowds |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Cities and towns |
Military uniforms |
Sailors |
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