The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under the JoeBiden administration, has reportedly banned the iconic World War II photo of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square from federal offices, sparking widespread controversy and criticism. Critics, including politicians like RepJimBanks and public figures, have condemned the decision as an example of prioritizing 'woke' ideology over American heritage and veteran care. The photo, celebrated as a symbol of American victory, has been a subject of debate due to the circumstances surrounding the kiss, described by the woman in the photo, Greta Friedman, as non-consensual. The Biden administration's move has been criticized as divisive and harmful, with references to 'CCP-style tactics' and calls for the guidance to be rescinded.
Can someone explain why they banned this photo? What is problematic about it? https://t.co/gWhZnez6gl
.@RepJimBanks: “As an Afghanistan veteran, the radical wokeness spreading throughout our military and Veterans Affairs makes me sick.” https://t.co/0XgYsnriXQ
Fascinating tale behind famed WWII kiss photo from Times Square https://t.co/AZekWOvpfu https://t.co/CpUSY1veAM
The woke Department Of Veterans Affairs just BANNED this photo from all department facilities. For real. Woke ideology is a plague on humanity. https://t.co/kUjJNtDfml
Talking the 9-0 Supreme Court decision keeping Trump on the ballot and the attempt to ban the iconic photo of a sailer kissing a nurse in Times Square to celebrate World War II ending: https://t.co/HSIYaQSAX0
Did Biden administration ban iconic WWII photo? What we know https://t.co/12y5mqi8ab https://t.co/IdmyUCAAzi
The VA removing the iconic VJ Day photo is just the latest example of the left’s genocide of American culture.
This is beyond parody and yet another example of @JoeBiden putting the Left’s woke agenda ahead of veteran care. I will be sending a letter to SecVA calling for this guidance to be rescinded. https://t.co/Gj9SUT4TeC
The traitors in the @JoeBiden administration just banned this famous historic photo from VJ day in Time Square from federal offices! In the name of diversity & inclusion. https://t.co/Z99bOekaf3
This is who banned one of the most iconic photos in American history. Predictable. https://t.co/cJZHUo3M4S
Outrageous. Prioritizing insane, anti-American wokeness over serving veterans. https://t.co/dxh7OsuTWN
This decision by Biden’s Department of the VA is a disgrace to our nation's heritage. Erasing history to push a woke agenda is nothing but divisive and harmful. These CCP-style tactics should not be tolerated! https://t.co/IrfifNnmPV
This photo is not only iconic, it’s historic. Somebody should be shitcanned asap. @DeptVetAffairs #Military #navy https://t.co/dRM6FWq6rN
Since this is the latest right-wing outrage, this has been a controversial photo for many years after the young dental assistant in the photo, Greta Friedman, said she was randomly grabbed by this sailor without her consent and kissed by force. https://t.co/5o26UmGuYD
What is wrong with this photo? Why is it banned? Because it shows happy men and woman together. The globalist want a joyless world. https://t.co/ykeYKP3yEn
One of the most iconic photos in American history… The US sailor kissing a girl in Times Square when Japan officially surrendered in WW2. It was celebrated across the country. It became a symbol of American victory. Now America is being run by freaks and losers who ban it. https://t.co/xTorXU0WoT
Families of service members shouldn’t have to deal with politicized, ideological education at DOD schools. Good for my friend @repJimBanks to stand up for DOD families. https://t.co/go6JEUPfnX