Victor Jorgenson Your first assignment is to meet two photographers from the middle part of the last century. The first is Victor

Jorgenson. He is featured below. Victor was a photographer for U.S. Navy.

The photograph below is titled "Kissing the War Goodbye" It was taken on Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) on August 14th, 1945 in Times Square, New York City. It depicts a sailor kissing a women wearing a white dress or uniform.

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Alfred Eisenstaedt.The second photographer is Life Magazine's Alfred Eisenstaedt. He is featured below.

Eisenstaedt took a photograph titled "V-J Day in Times Square". It too was also taken onV-J Day in Times Square at about the same moment.

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After looking at both photos closely, think about this: although both of these photos were taken at the same event and at almost the same exact time, they are both different visually and may even

have a different emotional impact on the viewer.

Write a paragraph response explaining which one you prefer. Which is a stronger photo in your opinion and WHY?

Really think about it and offer reasons to support your opinion.

Write your response in a Word doc first, put your name on it then post it to Google Classroom.