The Kiss

Friday, July 27. 2007

Surely you've seen the famous black and white photo of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square. Known as "The Kiss," it sums up the jubilation and relief at the end of World War II.

For 62 years, Glenn McDuffie of Texas has claimed to be the sailor in that picture, and for 62 years no body has listened.

Houston Police Artist Confirms Identiy of 'Kissing Sailor'
Wednesday, 25 Jul 2007, 9:04 PM CDT

"It's time somebody told the truth about it," said McDuffie in an interview with FOX 26 News.

Police forensic artist Lois Gibson says she believes McDuffie.

"It is him," says Gibson.

Gibson is a renowned biometrics expert. Her work has helped Houston Police solve over 100 crimes. She has been featured in Oprah's magazine, People magazine, and the Guinness Book of World Records.

"I'm into the truth. I'm into justice and wow - it's been so long."

She extensively photographed and measured McDuffie and put the data into a computer to make comparisons. McDuffie says it took days and all her skills and expertise.

"His face, his nose, his eye brow shape, his hairline, his hair texture - it all lines up," says Gibson.

The former sailor has passed several polygraph tests and knows the names of the other sailors in the photo.

Gibson says credit needs to be paid where credit is due.

"It was chivalrous, and I think it's time for this country to be chivalrous towards him. It's time for him to quit being anonymous," said Gibson.

McDuffie was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and doctors do not know how much time he has left.

"I love her for it, because I felt like it was about my last chance," said McDuffie.

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I read recently that right after this picture was taken, the lady slapped the man. Apparently, the sailors were all kissing all of the women b/c they were so excited, and this nurse wasn't too thrilled with it.

No clue if that's true though...

#1 Laura on 2007-07-27 12:17 (Reply)

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