Controversial Kiss photograph can stay in veterans’ facilities after rapid U-turn

Biden administration rescinds ‘not sanctioned’ memo that said VJ Day image depicting ‘non-consensual act’ would be withdrawn

The Department of Veteran Affairs has walked back a memo that banned the iconic VJ Day in Times Square photograph from its facilities.

The VA secretary, Denis McDonough, announced the reversal of the memo on X, only hours after it began circulating online.