August, 1945: a sailor charges into the street, pulls a nurse into his arms and bends her backwards with a forceful kiss. The impulsive “Nurse and Sailor” embrace became an iconic American image. For decades, it personified a renewed and romantic lease on life after the brutal conflict of World War II. However, as saying… Continue reading “The Kissing Sailor” Controversy: Enthusiastic Response Or Full-On Assault?