As the U.S. sent troops to the front lines, artists and photographers were recruited to encourage those at home to do their part. The Associated Press played a huge role in WWII by implanting photographers in combat with the front line combat troops. For the first time, citizens back home and otter military men fighting in other theaters were able see first hand images. These images and press photos rallied the home front and were used in newspapers, magazines, and other print materials. This original image depicts the “Surrender on Okinawa”. The backside of this original black and white photograph also contains the original Times newspaper clipping this photo was used in and is stamped July 2nd 1945.