Marina in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Embracing Peace
by Seward Johnson
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 20, 2026
1. Embracing Peace Marker
This sculpture depicts one of the most famous and iconic moments in the history of the United States, reflecting the joy of the American people upon learning World War II had ended. It is inspired by the spontaneous celebration in New York City's Times Square in August 1945.
Erected 2013 by USS Midway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 32° 42.773′ N, 117° 10.51′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Marina. It is on Tuna Lane 0.1 miles west of Harbor Drive, on the right when traveling west. Located in Tuna Harbor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Tuna Ln, San Diego CA 92132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton A.F. Sprague, Vice Admiral, USN (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Air Combat Victory of Vietnam War (about 400 feet away); F-4 Phantom II Fighter (about 400 feet away); Bridle-Arrest "Horns" (about 500 feet away); San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 20, 2026
2. Embracing Peace
Photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt/Life, August 14, 1945
3. Legendary Kiss
Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025
4. Homecoming
Original title of the statue is "Homecoming."
The statue was originally sculpted by Stanley Bleifeld. This full sized copy was dedicated here on 13 August 1998, sponsored by the San Diego Padres, Port of San Diego, the San Diego Council U.S. Navy League and the Fleet Reserve Association in Honor of all Sea Service Personnel.
The statue was originally sculpted by Stanley Bleifeld. This full sized copy was dedicated here on 13 August 1998, sponsored by the San Diego Padres, Port of San Diego, the San Diego Council U.S. Navy League and the Fleet Reserve Association in Honor of all Sea Service Personnel.
Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025
5. Embracing Peace Marker
The USS Midway Museum is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
