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Library Returns 1953 Wedding Photo Found in Book to Couple's Family

  • Katie Robbins and Janine Pierson reunited in Normandy during the 75th anniversary of D-Day after 75 years apart.
  • Their reunion came after a wartime romance in the 1940s, when Katie, a young American serviceman, encountered 18-year-old Janine while he was deployed in northeastern France.
  • Katie left for the Eastern Front during World War II, then returned to America, keeping Janine's photo with him for decades despite both marrying and becoming widowed.
  • During their emotional reunion, Katie revealed the cherished photo he had kept for 75 years, and the two shared a heartfelt moment, vowing to stay in touch.
  • This event highlights enduring bonds formed during wartime and the unexpected lasting impact of a brief but meaningful love story.
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Wedding photo from the 1950s discovered in library book reunited with family

An old wedding photo found in a library book inspired a search to find the family. Here's how social media helped reunite the family with the mid-century picture.

·Baltimore, United States
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Not long ago, I received a picture of a large family card from a friend of those made in the last century.

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WCVB broke the news in Boston, United States on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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