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To the People of the United States
This film puts the syphilis problem in the context of the war. It presents the effects of the illness, statistics about how it affects the war effort, and control principles.
(Click on the link below to download the film from the OPA.)
(Click on the link below to download the film from the OPA.)
"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…
"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Navy)
This comic poster shows two servicemen discussing the fate of their friend who contracted VD from a pick-up.
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda…
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda…
"For Prevention of Venereal Diseases"
This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.
"I.V. Triste Fin a Una Licencia, La Profilaxis Impide la Infeccion Venerea!"
The caption in this poster is in Italian. Lamenting that contracting VD is a sad end to a furlough, it also warns viewers to use prophylaxis.
Social Hygiene Day Drugstore Window Display
This photograph shows a anti-syphilis display in a drugstore window for National Social Hygiene Day.
"You Can't Slap a Jap with the Clap!
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease : Pro Stations in this Area at All Dispensaries"
This poster uses Japanese stereotypes and warns audiences that gonorrhea (clap) threatens the war effort.
This poster uses Japanese stereotypes and warns audiences that gonorrhea (clap) threatens the war effort.
"You Cant Slap a Jap With the Clap!"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease : Pro. Stations in This Area"
This poster shows a Japanese man looking at a graph of VD rates. It advises audiences to avoid gonorrhea so they can fight the Japanese.
This poster shows a Japanese man looking at a graph of VD rates. It advises audiences to avoid gonorrhea so they can fight the Japanese.
"You Are America's Defense, If You are Infected with Clap, Syphilis That Defense is Weakened!"
This poster shows a fighting soldier and warns servicemen that their VD hurts the war effort.
"When Speed Counts, The New Pro Kit"
This poster advertises a new prophylaxis kit.
"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.
"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.
"Protect Yourself!"
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
"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.
"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.
"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…
"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.
"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.
"Common Sense Protection, Prophylaxis"
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
"'Buddy--it's great to know you're safe!"
"'NO' is the best tactic, the next, PROPHYLACTIC"This poster features images of servicemen outside a prophylactic station and advises audiences to use prophylaxis if they engage in sexual activity.
"A Big Step Forward"
"The New Pro Kit : Simple, Easy, Effective"
This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.
This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.
"Stay on the Beam, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns audiences to use prophylaxis.
"Axis Agents"
"A Toast to Hitler and Hirohito"
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.
"Placing Navy Medical Posters"
"Pick out good spots for poster display : Put up posters regularly : Whom do you want to reach? What do you want to accomplish?"
This poster shows all the different places to place medical posters in order to reach many sailors. Most of the…
This poster shows all the different places to place medical posters in order to reach many sailors. Most of the…
"Their Health Depends on You"
"Destroy Syphilis : Cooperate with Your Local Health Agency"
"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" (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" (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…
"Is Your Family Safe?"
"Guard them against syphilis, Get a blood test today"
This poster advises audiences to get a blood test. It features an image of an African American mother and her baby.
This poster advises audiences to get a blood test. It features an image of an African American mother and her baby.
"Welcome Home, For the Welcome Home on that Furlough, You'll Want a Clean Past...!"
This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.
"In Her Hands Is...The Symbol of Wholesomeness And Health!"
"Avoid V.D."
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.
"Make Our Men as Fit as Our Machines"
"regular physical check-ups...with blood tests"
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
"Syphilis--A Million New Victims Each Year"
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.
"What You Don't Know Can Hurt You"
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
"Know for Sure"
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.