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- Date is exactly "1943"
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"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…
"Your Face is So Familiar"
This comic poster shows a number of servicemen at a diner. One talks to a woman sitting alone but another soldier picks her up and leaves with her. While the original man is upset that the other stole his pick-up, the other men explain that he was…
"Sneaky and the Professor"
This comic poster warns audiences about the dangers of quack doctors offering fake cures for VD.
"They Don't Mix"
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.
"Them Days is Gone Forever"
This comic poster shows two servicemen considering a visit to a brothel. One advises the other against it, explaining how he earlier contracted VD.
"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got…
"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got…
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea...the Axis Partners"
This comic poster shows a serviceman leaving a brothel and then being stalked by anthropomorphized syphilis and gonorrhea germs. The germs are presented as German and Japanese stereotypes. They try to prevent the young man from going to the…
"Wake Up!"
"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"
"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.
"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.
"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"
"Easy to Get...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.