"VA Reverses Ban on Iconic V-J Day 'Kiss' Photo After Backlash"
The Veterans Affairs secretary reversed a memo that sought to ban the display of the iconic "V-J Day in Times Square" photo, which depicts a sailor kissing a woman at the end of World War II, citing it as a non-consensual act. The photo, known as "The Kiss," was to be removed from all VA health facilities, but the decision was quickly rescinded after it sparked controversy on social media. The woman in the photo, Greta Friedman, had stated that the kiss was not her choice, and the photo has been a subject of debate regarding consent.