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"The future is yours...protect it!"
"A blood test and a physical examination--every year, for you and yours."
"There's No Place..."
This comic features two sailors. One picks up women all around the world and ends up sick. The other ignores other women and returns home to his sweetheart.
"Nice Going Men"
In this comic a sailor contracts VD from a pick-up, uses quack medicine to try and cure the illness, and then is sick in the midst of battle. Later his fellow sailors chastise him and tell him to see the medical officer.
"Let There Be Light"
In this comic strip, sailors are eager to make it to land so they can meet some women. One sailor picks up a woman in the park at night but flees later when he sees her in the light and she is unattractive. As the sailor runs away, another quips that…
"The ELEPHANT is Thick-Skinned But He Never FORGETS!"
The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.
"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.
"Your Face Looks So Familiar"
In this comic strip one sailor is interested in picking up a woman at a cafe. His friends warn him that you can catch venereal disease from pick-ups. One of the sailors ends up in the VD ward after leaving with the woman.
"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Navy)
In this comic strip, two sailors walk the streets at night. One suggests they check out a brothel. The other declines, explaining that he previously contracted VD that way.
"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Marines)
In this comic strip two marines discuss how another contracted VD from a pick-up.
"Fight...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"
"When you've stuck your neck out..."
This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.
"A Blood Test for All PROTECTS YOU against Syphilis"
This poster urges all types of people to have a blood test for syphilis.
"Know For Sure, Get Blood Tests Before Marriage"
This poster featuring a happy newlywed couple advises people to be tested for syphilis before marriage.
"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
"No Home Remedy or Quack Ever Cured Syphilis or Gonorrhea"
"See your doctor or health officer"
""Keep Your Service Record from Reading 'Wounded by Syphilis and Gonorrhea'"
"if exposed Take a Prophylaxis promptly"
This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Venereal Disease Covers the Earth"
"Learn to protect yourself NOW"
This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.
This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.
"The Healthy Shall Inherit the Earth"
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea sap America's strength : We can control these diseases!"
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
"She May Look Clean--But"
"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."
"Self-Control is Self-Preservation"
"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
"Private Caution Says...'Wake Up, Soldier!'"
"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
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"Private Caution Says...'Watch Your Step, Soldier!"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
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"Private Caution Says...'Watch Out, Buddy, Or You'll Catch It!'"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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 or use the individual 'PRO-KIT'…
"Private Caution Says...Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"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."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
"Private Caution Says...'Don't Take Chances'"
"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
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"Men Who Know Say No to Prostitutes, Spreaders of Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.
"Live up to it soldier--"
"'I bet you're stronger 'n' braver than anybody!' : Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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…
"Joe Cared for His Lathe so Tenderly"
"--But He Didn't Pay Much Attention to His Body--He Caught Syphilis! : Play Safe--Guard Against VD"
This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.
This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.
"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.
"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.
"An elephant never forgets...do you?
"Don't forget to protect yourself against Vd (Venereal Disease)"
"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 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.…
"Easy to Get...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.
"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.
"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.
"Your Stay Here is TEMPORARY, Syphilis and Gonorrhea are Permanent!"
This poster warns soldiers stationed in Asia to avoid VD through abstinence or prophylaxis use.
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…
"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…
"Wake Up!"
"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"
"V.D. Worst of the Three"
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.
"Map Showing Prophylaxis Stations"
This poster shows the locations of prophylactic stations in Panama City and Tyndall Field. There are stations for separate stations for African American and white soldiers and officers. The border has cartoon images of servicemen and pick-ups.
"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.
"Is This Your 2 Point Technique with Chance...Soldier?
"1 Careless with a Pick-Up 2 Carless with a Prophylactic"
In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.
In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.
"Most Promiscuous women have VENEREAL DISEASE!"
This poster warns men to avoid promiscuous women. It also includes a map of prophylaxis station locations.
"Don't take a chance, Take a Pro"
"Don't take a chance, Take a Pro"
"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.
"They're Both Destroyers"
"Avoid 'Venereal Disease' : Gonorrhea and Syphilis Aid the Axis"
"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.
"Venereal Disease Rates"
"It's Too High, Soldier! Better Get it Low! After Each Exposure Always Take a Pro!"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
"Going Home? Don't Be Delayed by VD"
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.
"Almost!"
This poster shows a serviceman who was left behind because of VD. He watches a boat sail off into the sunset while a large hand labeled VD holds him on the shore.