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"'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.
"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.
"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.
"Two New Gremlins!"
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea gremlins chaining up a serviceman.
"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.
"Wake Up!"
"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"
"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.
"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…
"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…
"Your Country Needs You, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns that VD is a threat to the war effort.
"They Don't Mix"
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use 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"
"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…
"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…