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"V.D. Worst of the Three"
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.
"She Is True To You! Are You True to Her? Avoid Venereal Disease"
This poster features an image of young woman and appeals to soldiers to keep their sweethearts devotion and abstinence in mind.
"These Blotch Our Record, Help Keep This Page White!"
This poster would have been used to keep track of monthly VD cases. It features an image of a record book.
"Yes, It's Stupid to Throw Your Money Away, But..It's Just as Stupid to Get a Venereal Disease!"
"Don't Take a Chance Take a 'Pro'!!"
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.
"Thoroughbred Protection...Prophylaxis"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"The Price? YOU..Will Pay It!"
This poster shows a serviceman at a bar being approached by a woman. It implies that the woman is a prostitute who will spread disease.
"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.
"Sunk Without Trace, One Good Soldier"
This poster shows a serviceman's hand reaching up out of the water and warns that VD hurts the war effort. Part of the "Rum and Women Just Don't Mix Series."
"Torpedoed? You Bet Your Life! Hitler didn't do it..but he might just as well have. This…
"Torpedoed? You Bet Your Life! Hitler didn't do it..but he might just as well have. This…
"Streamlined for G.I.'s, The New Pro Kit"
"Simple, Easy, Effective : Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
"Stop Sabotage"
"prevent venereal disease"
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.
"Still at the Top of the Sick List"
This poster informs audiences that even though VD rates in the military are down, syphilis and gonorrhea still cost the military many days lost.
"Though the Army's venereal disease rate rose in 1940 and '41, this trend was checked in 1942 and the…
"Though the Army's venereal disease rate rose in 1940 and '41, this trend was checked in 1942 and the…
"Soldier Beware! The Invisible Enemy"
This poster advices servicemen to practice abstinence or use prophylaxis to avoid venereal disease.
"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of…
"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of…
"Smart Soldiers Don't Get Venereal Disease, Avoid Pickups!"
This poster warns soldiers to avoid pick-ups. It shows a man with a sore on his lip.
"There's Our Second Front"
This poster shows Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo pleased with all the soldiers queueing for the VD clinic.
"Protect Yourself!"
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
"Prophylaxis" Octopus
A sword labeled prophylaxis cuts off the tentacles of an octopus labeled VD. The arms have the names of different venereal diseases on them.
"This Pharmacy is Cooperating"
This poster would have been put in pharmacy windows to signal their participation in the campaign to promote adequate education and treatment about syphilis.
"WARNING: Don't Be An...Optomistic Oliver"
"Avoid VD"
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
"Once There Was a Man"
This poster tells the story of a man who gets drunk, fails to use prophylaxis, and ends up with VD. Part of the "Rum and Women Just Don't Mix Series."
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were…
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were…
"...Gonorrhea! 'No,' Is the Best Tactic; the Next, Prophylactic!"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"The New Pro Kit, Simple, Easy, Effective"
"Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"It's Simple, It's Easy, The New Pro Kit"
This poster promotes new prophylaxis kits. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"Mujer de la Calle"
The poster shows a woman outside a dance hall smoking and associates her with venereal disease.
"Ja! Ve Should Giff Medals to Der Pickups. They Put Soldiers Out of Action Better than Ve Could Yet"
"Over 40% of the Pickups are Diseased"
This poster features a woman soliciting a soldier on the street. Hitler and Tojo look on, commenting that diseased pick-ups help the Axis.
This poster features a woman soliciting a soldier on the street. Hitler and Tojo look on, commenting that diseased pick-ups help the Axis.
"Medal of Horror"
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
"Loaded? Don't Take Chances with Pickups!"
"VD is not Victory : Loose Women may also be LOADED with Disease"
This poster advises audiences to avoid pick-ups because they may be diseased.
This poster advises audiences to avoid pick-ups because they may be diseased.
"Let Nothing Stop You! Prophylaxis"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"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.
"Know Your Enemy"
"Gonorrhea Steals Time : Use a Prophylactic : Go to a Prophylactic Station"
A large hand labeled gonorrhea reaches for a clock. The poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
A large hand labeled gonorrhea reaches for a clock. The poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
"Know Your Enemy, Syphilis"
"Use a Prophylactic: Go to a Prophylactic Station"
This poster shows a woman calling a serviceman into her room from off the street. A poster in her room and a small Japanese figure tugging on the serviceman's leg associates the woman with the…
This poster shows a woman calling a serviceman into her room from off the street. A poster in her room and a small Japanese figure tugging on the serviceman's leg associates the woman with the…
"Knock Out This Enemy"
"Don't Be a Casualty to Venereal Disease : It can happen to you! PROphylaxis PROvides Protection!"
This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
"Kill This Partner of The Axis, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster shows the Axis leaders and a mosquito labeled "VD" surrounding a swastika.
"It's Here! The New Pro Kit"
"Simple, Easy, Effective"
Cpl. Emax announces that a military has a new Pro Kit.
Cpl. Emax announces that a military has a new Pro Kit.
"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.
"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…
"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.…
"PROphylaxis PROvides PROtection!"
"Help Close This Clinic!"
This poster features a venereal disease clinic with a swastika on the roof. It advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster features a venereal disease clinic with a swastika on the roof. It advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"For Protection Use Prophylaxis"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"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.
"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 'pick-ups'!"
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"
"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 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.
"Did You Know"
"THAT the 483 squadron has the 8 BALL with the only VENEREAL DISEASE case for OCT : THAT the man got his infection while on furlough : THAT he did not wear a rubber or take a PRO : THAT the PLAQUE for best effort will be awarded to the 486th squadron…