Reversal of Ban on 'V-J Day in Times Square' Photo

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Veterans Affairs secretary reversed a memo that aimed to ban the iconic 'V-J Day in Times Square' photo from VA facilities, citing it as not depicting a non-consensual act. The photo shows a Navy sailor kissing a woman on V-J Day in 1945.

Key Points

  • Secretary Denis McDonough reversed the ban on the photo in VA facilities
  • The photo, taken on V-J Day in 1945, depicts a sailor kissing a woman in Times Square
  • Greta Friedman, the woman in the photo, stated it was not a romantic event

Pros

  • Preserves historical photograph in VA facilities
  • Acknowledges the significance of the iconic image from the end of World War II

Cons

  • Initial memo raised concerns about depicting a non-consensual act
  • Caused controversy and became a political lightning rod