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Market & Powell Aug 15, 1945

VJ Day, View north on Powell from Market. Crowds of people and sailors walking in the street during VJ Day (End of World War II) celebrations. Woman being grabbed at center, streetcar at right.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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