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"...easy 'pick-ups'!"
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"
"...Gonorrhea! 'No,' Is the Best Tactic; the Next, Prophylactic!"
This poster promotes 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.
"'You're Doing A Great Job For Us, Honey'"
This poster shows the Axis leaders congratulating a prostitute for spreading VD. Below them, the venereal ward is full.
""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.
"50 Missions Overseas..but, Knocked down by VD"
"Suspect! PRO-tect!"
This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.
This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.
"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.
"All For One, One For All!"
"Don't Let Your Team Down! Don't Let V.D. Put You on the Sidelines!"
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.
"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.
"Another Enemy to National Defense"
This poster juxtaposes an image of Hirohito and an silhouette of a young woman, warning that they are both threats to the war effort. It also uses statistics to convey the significant cost of venereal disease.
"Men of the armed forces...guard…
"Men of the armed forces...guard…
"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.
"Common Sense Protection, Prophylaxis"
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
"Danger"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"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…
"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!"
"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 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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Fight...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"
"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.
"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.
"For Protection Use Prophylaxis"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Going Home? Don't Be Delayed by VD"
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.…
"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…
"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.
"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.
"If You Want to Slap the Japs!"
"Don't Take Chances Without a 'Pro'"
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.
"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.
"Infamous Honor For Distinguished Service to the Reich!"
This cartoon shows Hitler pinning a medal on a figure labeled "V.D. Cases" along with others representing "Admiral Complacency," "General Rumor," and "Fifth Columnist Saboteur."
"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.
"It Can Happen Here!"
"In 1942 This Station Had: [Blank] Cases of Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Taken Promptly After Exposure Would Have Prevented Them : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
"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.
"It's Simple, It's Easy, The New Pro Kit"
This poster promotes new prophylaxis kits. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"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.
"Kill This Partner of The Axis, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster shows the Axis leaders and a mosquito labeled "VD" surrounding a swastika.
"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.
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"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…
"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.
"Let Nothing Stop You! Prophylaxis"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"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.
"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.
"Marching in the Ranks of the Enemy!"
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"