Unconditional Surrender

It was interesting to learn about the story behind the huge statue next to the Midway aircraft carrier. The scenery was also very good, and the California sun was shining on the sea, making it hard to open your eyes.

On the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful port of San Diego, the water and sky are one color, and the scenery is picturesque. The most eye-catching landscape is the "Kiss of Victory" sculpture on the seashore. At noon on August 15, 1945 (August 14, local time in the United States), Emperor Hirohito of Japan broadcast to all of Japan, announcing his acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and unconditional surrender to the Allies. The news soon spread to the United States, and New Yorkers took to the streets. Times Square was crowded with people celebrating the victory of the war and the advent of peace. A sailor couldn't help hugging a female nurse who he had never met and kissed her to express his inner joy. Alfred Eisenstaedt, a photographer for the American Life magazine, seized the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and took a picture of the exciting kiss. This photo of a sailor and a female nurse kissing, named "Kiss of Victory", has become a classic handed down from generation to generation. The "Kiss of Victory" statue, which was made based on a photo, was installed in Tuna Harbor Park in San Diego Harbor in February 2007, and is located next to the USS Midway aircraft carrier across the water. Beside the azure sea and the green trees, the 7.62-meter (25-foot) tall statue is elegant and lifelike. An endless stream of tourists pose and take photos, sharing the joy of victory...

The real scene of the "Victory Kiss" took place in Times Square, New York, on August 14, 1945 (August 15, Beijing time), when Japan announced its unconditional surrender, and New Yorkers took to the streets to celebrate the victory. A sailor kissed a female nurse next to him during the celebration in Times Square. This moment was captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt, a photographer for Life magazine, and became a classic historical picture handed down from generation to generation. Since then, hundreds of men and women have recreated the "Victory Day Kiss" in Times Square every August 14 to commemorate the end of World War II. As a commemoration, the "Victory Kiss" statue was settled in the Port of San Diego in February 2007. Although it was controversial in all walks of life in the United States after it was built, it did not prevent people from all over the world from flocking to it. What is more dramatic is that the two did not know each other, and they never met again after the "kiss", even though there were reporters who invited them many times. The heroine of "Victory Kiss" - nurse Greta Friedman died in Virginia, USA on September 8, 2016 at the age of 92; the hero George Mendoza died of illness on February 17, 2019 at the age of 95.

The Kiss of Victory is probably a must-see when you come to San Diego. This large sculpture is right next to the Battleship Museum, with the beautiful San Diego Harbor as its background, attracting many tourists to come and admire it. Who would have thought that this scene that took place in Times Square after the end of World War II would be forever frozen in time and become a classic work of art that symbolizes the yearning for peace?

Famous scenic spot, you can see this huge statue while watching the aircraft carrier, happy and beautiful memories, the most famous scenic spot, suitable for romantic people to come together. The victory kiss next to the aircraft carrier, too many couples pose here. According to the actual situation, I think this place is more suitable for strangers to kiss.

The Kiss of Victory is a classic sculpture in the United States. In addition to the Port of San Diego, there are similar sculptures in other cities in the United States, such as the Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, the Kiss of Victory in San Diego is still the most classic, eye-catching and magnificent.