American girl in Italy: 60 years later

[winn]

<p>I saw this on Yahoo News.<br>

"A stunning young woman walks down a street in Florence, her head held high. All around, men playfully gawk at her grace and beauty. Just then the camera shutter snaps. "<a href="http://www.orkinphoto.com/photographs/american-girl/">American Girl in Italy</a>" is <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/02/arts/photography-review-beyond-that-single-famous-picture.html">among the most popular snapshots</a> of all time, and it's turning 60 years old this month."<br>

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/american-girl-italy-60-years-later-221005987.html</p>

<p>[img/]http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/bWT6.dAONCmULMwOdjTJ_A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/152/2011/08/18/girlAmerican-Girl-in-Italy_231853.jpg[img/]</p>

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[michael_linn]

<p>It's a well known photograph.</p>

<p>Perhaps it reflects the '50's well in Florence.</p>

<p>I once met a young woman who studied at the University there. She told me that the men fell into different categories in Florence. As for the police, she felt that the Carabinieri were a more professional, well trained and more gentlemanly form of the police. She also said that among the Army, the Bersaglieri were the most professional and gentlemanly to women. Later I learned that her grandfather was an NCO in the Bersaglieri.</p>

<p>Then I married her. We are still married some 35 years later.</p>

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[victorwei]

<p>A wonderful photo, Brian. Thanks for sharing the link. I can only wish one day soon I will have a similar opportunity as a photographer...</p>

[Ian Taylor]

<p>Dropped by the <a href="http://www.bulgergallery.com/dynamic/fr_exhibit_invitations.asp?ExhibitID=228">opening today at the Bulger Gallery. </a>(Was actually going to see George Zimbel's show and stumbled on this.)<br>

<a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44182286/ns/today-today_people/t/subject-american-girl-italy-photo-speaks-out/#.TlA47Tvudcw">Ninalee Craig</a> was there, still looking great. Didn't chat with her as she had quite a few people around her. Nice show with a bunch of beautiful Ruth Orkin prints of Ninalee in Italy.</p>