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"Embracing Peace" sculpture — Tuna Wharf
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"Embracing Peace" sculpture — Tuna Wharf
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July 29, 2022
Hiking
This sailor and nurse sculpture is part of a series of computer-generated statues by Seward Johnson that resemble an iconic 1945 photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, V–J day in Times Square, …
Tyler Sanders
September 4, 2023
Hiking
This sculpture is based on the famous photo taken after WWII of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square. The day the photo was taken was August 14, 1945, when Imperial Japan surrendered, ending WWII.
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Explore San Diego's Embarcadero on this 5.0-mile waterfront walk, offering bay views and access to maritime attractions.
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Elevation -40 m
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