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"I Should Have Gone to the Pro Station"
This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.
"I Let 'Em All Down, What a Sucker I've Been!"
The poster shows a man in the VD ward. He comments that he has let down his fellow soldiers, his family, and his country by contracting disease.
"I Know All About Women"
This comic poster shows servicemen talking about women. One brags he can tell from looking at a woman if she has syphilis. They seek out the medical officer to settle the debate. He explains that only a blood test can confirm if someone has syphilis…
"How To Take a Prophylactic, Como Asearse Debidamente"
"You May Fail Your Country if You Fail to Keep Fit : Faltaria a Su Pais Si Ud. No Esta en Salud"
This poster explains how to use chemical prophylaxis in Spanish and English.
This poster explains how to use chemical prophylaxis in Spanish and English.
"How to Check Prostitution"
This infographic shows the different ways to prevent prostitution.
"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
"Outbreak of syphilis infections in a rural county : Monroe County, Tennessee"
This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.
This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.
"Hooey! Phooey! Oh-oh! Slam!"
This poster shows a service men blowing off a poster warning men about drinking and contracting VD from women. Later and clearly intoxicated, he fails to stop at the prophylaxis station. Three germ characters watch him realize he is infected and go…
"Hidden Costs In Industry"
"Recent studies of 216,000 industrial workers show an average of 2.98% syphilitic"
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features a soldier attacking a snake labeled "syphilis and gonorrhea." It advises servicemen to practice abstinence, condoms, and prophylaxis stations.
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2.…
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2.…
"Hello Darling"
"I'll show you a good time --for a price £1. and Syphilis"
This poster features a woman smoking. The text connects her with syphilis.
This poster features a woman smoking. The text connects her with syphilis.
"Health is a Patriotic Duty"
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.
"Health Helps: Jane Has a Healthy Baby"
This comic strip shows Jane consulting her doctor and getting a prenatal syphilis test. She has a healthy baby. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
"Health Helps: Industry Guards Against Syphilis"
This comic strip shows the initiation of an industry syphilis control program. It makes clear that screening employees for syphilis improves efficiency and that results will be confidential.
"Health Helps: Frank and Ann Guard Against Syphilis"
This comic strip shows a couple, Frank and Ann, who consult their physician and get premarital syphilis exams. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
"Health Helps: Bill and Joe Go On Leave"
This comic shows the positive choices soldiers make when a town provides them with "wholesome recreation" and social events, nice places to stay, and "nice" girls to spend time with. At the end of the comic, Bill and Jim comment that they enjoyed…
"Heads I Win OR Tails You Lose"
"Signed: Venereal Disease : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
This poster warns servicemen that VD hurts the war effort.
This poster warns servicemen that VD hurts the war effort.
"He's Doing His Job...Let's Do Ours!"
"Prepare youth for national service : Protect youth from VD and vice : Preserve family life : National Social Hygiene Day"
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
"Have You Seen The New One Tube Prophylaxis for V.D."
"Ask about it : Learn! : Avoid Disease"
This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.
This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.
"Happiness Ahead--For the Healthy but Not for the Diseased"
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
"Good News!"
"Gonorrhea can be cured in a few hours : Syphilis can be treated in a few days : Visit Your Doctor of Clinic : There's a Clinic Near You"
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
"Good Blood" (Detail--Women)
These images are from a pamphlet created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…
"Good Blood" (Detail--Blind Man)
"Don't Let This Happen to You"
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it…
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it…
"Good Blood" (Cover)
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…
"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly, Cheaply, Painlessly, With New Drugs"
"See Your Doctor of Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly Painlessly Cheaply"
"See your Doctor or Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
"Going on a Furlough?"
"Ask for a free copy of 'Furlough soldier' at the infirmary before leaving"
This poster shows an African American soldier holding a suitcase and leaving for a furlough. It also encourages servicemen to pick up a copy of a pamphlet.
This poster shows an African American soldier holding a suitcase and leaving for a furlough. It also encourages servicemen to pick up a copy of a pamphlet.
"Going Home? Don't Be Delayed by VD"
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.
"From Time Immemorial Venereal Disease Rates Have Risen Alarmingly During Wars"
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
"For Protection Use Prophylaxis"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"For Prevention of Venereal Diseases"
This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.
"For Home and Country."
"Avoid Venereal Disease."
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
"Fool the Axis--Use Prophylaxis"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster features cartoons of the Axis leaders as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chanchroid. Two hold syringes and one holds a woman in lingere with a skull and crossbones.
"First 2,000,000 Selectees Blood Tested for Syphilis"
"every state has a syphilis problem...Where does your state stand?"
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
"Fighting Words for Fighting Men"
"'Stop Venereal Disease' : Go to Your Nearest Prophylactic Station : 'V' for Victory"
This poster features an image of a hand of the Axis holds a knife labeled "venereal disease". It urges audiences to use prophylaxis.
This poster features an image of a hand of the Axis holds a knife labeled "venereal disease". It urges audiences to use prophylaxis.
"Fight...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"
"Fell'as You Bet I'm Going to Think--"
"Every man dreams of a healthy family! Don't Let Syphilis or Clap Kill that Dream"
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
"Exposing Yourself to a 'VD' Without Taking a Pro Means That...You Are a Saboteur"
"...Whether or Not You Get a Venereal Disease You Still Are Gambling With the Freedom of Your Country by Your Carelessness"This poster warns soldiers that failing to use prophylaxis threatens the nation.
"EV, A Veces Ni la Penicilina Sirve"
"Todavia Resulta Mas Facil Prevenir Que Curar Las Enfermedades Venereas"
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
"Enemy Agent"
This cartoon conveys that venereal disease threatens workers and therefore undermines the war effort.
"Ella Puede Ser Un Saco de Congoja"
This poster features an image of a woman in heavy make-up smoking a cigarette and warns she is trouble.
"Easy to Get..Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Don't take a chance--Take a Pro"
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
"Easy to Get...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.
"Don't Sweat it Out"
"If you've been exposed...Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Don't Sweat It Out!"
"When you go marching home--will you be clean and fit? Take a Pro"This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis. It includes a space for a list of local prophylaxis stations.
"Don't Drop the Ball!"
"Use Prophylaxis!"
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.
"Don't do this...or this"
"Don't go to a quack doctor : Don't buy home remedies : If you think you have a Venereal Disease...See Your Medical Officer At Once : The Army Has the Best Drugs and the Best Treatment"
This poster discourages servicemen from seeking treatment…
This poster discourages servicemen from seeking treatment…
"Don't Destroy Parental Powers by Neglect"
"Gonorrhea, The Great Sterilizer"
This poster warns about the effects of gonorrhea and urges parents not to neglect their children.
This poster warns about the effects of gonorrhea and urges parents not to neglect their children.
"Don't be HER pin-up boy."
This cartoon features a woman labeled "venereal disease" holding a letter. Photos of three different men are tacked on the wall behind her.
"Don't Be a Dope...Play Safe!"
"Pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : Guard against infection : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible.…
"Diseases of Youth"
"Of all new syphilis Infections, 60% occur In young people between 16 and 30 years of age : 90,000 of the First Two Million Selectees Tested Had Syphilis"
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that…
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that…