Unless you just came in from Mars, or were born on a desolate island for your whole life, you know what a "kiss" is. It is general a show of affection between 2 souls, states Dr. Marks. So from the beginning of time, the number of kisses are as numerous as the number of stars in space, which is infinite.
So Dr. Marks asks, how is it than one particular kiss is more notable than any other kiss. When was this kiss, and who were the participants (kissers)? FINISH ---------->
So Dr. Marks asks, how is it than one particular kiss is more notable than any other kiss. When was this kiss, and who were the participants (kissers)? FINISH ---------->
The date was August 14, 1945. The place was Times Square, in the city of New York. The event was the end of World War II. The participants were unknown for many years. It was 1:00 PM, and President Harry Truman announced the surrender of Japan, and the end of the war. Jubilation spread throughout the free world, uncounted kisses were exchanged. No one had time to brush or floss, or see their dentist before kissing anyone in sight. A fellow named Alfred Eisenstaedt was holding a Leica camera where Broadway and 7th Avenue intersect. He was taking a number of pictures just as throngs of people converged onto Broadway. Eisenstaedt says that because the gal had a white dress on, and the man had a dark uniform, the contrast was what caught his eye and begged to have a picture taken. The faces of these kissers were obscured, and he did not have time to ask their names. Many people claimed to be the iconic kissers.
In August of 2005, the Naval War College in Newport, RI studied the tattoos and scars. In collaboration with the School of Arts of Yale, the sailor was identified as George Mendonca. He was on leave from the naval ship the USS 'The Sullivans'.
How is dentistry involved in this iconic story? There was a gal who was working in the office of dentist. J. L. Berke. She had been a dental assistant there for several months. During that day, she assisted the dentist in filling teeth, cleaning teeth, making dentures, treating periodontal disease, extracting teeth, doing root canals, etc. As the day progressed, the news of a possible end to the war became more plausible. When the dentist returned from lunch, the dental assistant decided to go to Times Square to read the lighted scrolling ticker. Her name was Greta Zimmer of Manhattan.
As the throngs surged into the streets, George and Greta's paths crossed, and the photographer captured the moment for posterity. The moment turned into Life magazine’s most famous and most reproduced photograph, and one of the most popular in history. Later that day, George headed back to his ship in San Francisco, and Greta returned home, this time not wearing her white uniform. For that reason, her next anonymous kiss was not recorded by any photographer. It was not until 1980, that either of them recognized the iconic picture named 'V--J Day, 1945 in Times Square'.
We can't guarantee that if you stop by our office, that the smile we produce will be recorded for posterity, but we'll try. Please CONTACT US for your dental concerns.
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In August of 2005, the Naval War College in Newport, RI studied the tattoos and scars. In collaboration with the School of Arts of Yale, the sailor was identified as George Mendonca. He was on leave from the naval ship the USS 'The Sullivans'.
How is dentistry involved in this iconic story? There was a gal who was working in the office of dentist. J. L. Berke. She had been a dental assistant there for several months. During that day, she assisted the dentist in filling teeth, cleaning teeth, making dentures, treating periodontal disease, extracting teeth, doing root canals, etc. As the day progressed, the news of a possible end to the war became more plausible. When the dentist returned from lunch, the dental assistant decided to go to Times Square to read the lighted scrolling ticker. Her name was Greta Zimmer of Manhattan.
As the throngs surged into the streets, George and Greta's paths crossed, and the photographer captured the moment for posterity. The moment turned into Life magazine’s most famous and most reproduced photograph, and one of the most popular in history. Later that day, George headed back to his ship in San Francisco, and Greta returned home, this time not wearing her white uniform. For that reason, her next anonymous kiss was not recorded by any photographer. It was not until 1980, that either of them recognized the iconic picture named 'V--J Day, 1945 in Times Square'.
We can't guarantee that if you stop by our office, that the smile we produce will be recorded for posterity, but we'll try. Please CONTACT US for your dental concerns.
http://jaymarksdmd.blogspot.com
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