Republican lawmakers and public figures have criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a memo suggesting the removal of the iconic World War II victory kiss photo, citing it as an attempt to erase American culture. The controversy centers around the 'V-J Day in Times Square' photograph, which depicts a sailor kissing a nurse. Critics, including former World Series champion David Wells and commentators on 'The View', argue that the VA's actions are misguided and demand the responsible party's dismissal. The granddaughter of Greta Friedman, the nurse in the photo, stated she was proud of the image and 'never felt violated' by it, opposing the VA's characterization of the picture as 'non-consensual'. GOP lawmakers demand the author of the memo be fired, emphasizing the photo's significance in showcasing Americans' joy and resilience at a pivotal moment in history and slamming Biden's VA for trying to ban the iconic American culture.
World Series champ David Wells rips VA official over WWII victory kiss photo controversy https://t.co/lUU2G2ijSl
Even the ladies on The View are slamming Biden's VA for trying to ban the V-J kiss https://t.co/mbyrXkNJqx
The famous "V-J Day in Times Square" photo is a powerful image of Americans' joy and resilience at a pivotal moment in history. Our nation was united in celebrating victory over the forces of evil in World War II and looking forward to a new era of peace and prosperity. This… https://t.co/Zh0P0YtTlb
Granddaughter of nurse Greta Friedman who was kissed in Time Square in iconic V-J Day photo says she was 'proud' of the image and 'never felt violated' after VA banned 'non-consensual' picture https://t.co/cCdr5U9ubI https://t.co/oGG8c9zEmM
Under @JoeBiden, the @DeptVetAffairs is more concerned with erasing iconic American culture than actually serving America’s veterans. This is absurd and those responsible must be fired immediately. https://t.co/ds3rUmIW5A
GOP lawmakers rip VA for memo to remove iconic WW II victory kiss photo, demand author be fired https://t.co/2oeNedSj0T