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Is Your Mind Diseased 1918.jpg
This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen.

100 Percent She Deserves 1918.jpg
This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. It features the image of a wife or sweetheart to emphasize continence.

Go Back To Them Physically Fit 1918.jpg
This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. It invokes the family who awaits them at home to emphasize continence.

He Still Needs Your Best 1918.jpg
This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. An image of Uncle Same warns that VD can threaten the war effort.

Not In The Line of Duty 1918.jpg
This social hygiene poster shows a serviceman in a hospital bed who has been sidelined because of VD. The line "Not in the Line of Duty" refers to the fact that soldiers who were ill due to venereal disease were not considered to be injured in the…

Steady Buddy 1918.jpg
This poster warns servicemen about prostitutes and encourages continence.

Torch 1918.jpg
This poster features an image of a serviceman at the grave of a comrade to promote social hygiene.

What Kind Of Parents 1918.jpg
This poster invokes the family to promote continence among servicemen.

Will You Be A Free Man or Chained 1918.jpg
This poster shows the feet of a soldier chained by "venereal disease" and "enslaving habits."

1940* Syphilis and Gonorrhea Poster 2.jpg
"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"

1943 easy to get.jpg
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.

1940 Dont Be A Dope.jpg
"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.…

1940 dont do this or this.jpg
"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…

1940 Elephant Never Forgets.jpg
"Don't forget to protect yourself against Vd (Venereal Disease)"

1940 Gonorrhea Can Be Cured.jpg
"See Your Doctor of Health Officer"

This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.

1940 Gonorrhea Can Be Cured green.jpg
"See your Doctor or Health Officer"

This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.

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1940 Joe Cared for his Lathe.jpg
"--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.

1940 Live up to it .jpg
"'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…

1940 Men Who Know.jpg
This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.

1940 Private Caution Dont Take Chances.jpg
"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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1940 Private Caution Guard Against.jpg
"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…

1940 Private Caution Says Dice.jpg
"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'…

1940 Private Caution Says Guard Against.jpg
"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…

1940 Private Caution Wake Up.jpg
"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."

This is one poster in…

1940 self control is self-preservation.jpg
"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"

This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.

1940 she may look clean.jpg
"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."

1940 syphilis could have ruined my home.jpg
"the Doctor found my infection and REGULAR TREATMENTS saved me and my children"

This poster promotes adequate treatment by a physician and reminds viewers that syphilis can affect the family.

1940 the healthy shall inherit the earth.jpg
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea sap America's strength : We can control these diseases!"

This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.

1940 vd covers the earth.jpg
"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.

1940 Wounded by Syphilis.jpg
"if exposed Take a Prophylaxis promptly"

This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1940 your future.jpg
"Don't miss a clinic visit!"

1944 No Home Remedy or Quack.jpg
"See your doctor or health officer"

Bag of Trouble 1940.jpg
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.

1940 Giraffe.jpg
This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.

1943 fight syphilis and gonorrhea.jpg
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"

1943 Them Days Is Gone.jpg
In this comic strip two marines discuss how another contracted VD from a pick-up.

1943 Them Days Is Gone 2.jpg
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.

1943 Your Face Looks So Familiar.jpg
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.

1944 Dunce.jpg
This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.

1944 Elephant.jpg
The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.

1944 Let There Be Light.jpg
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…

1944 Nice Going Men.jpg
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.

1944 No Place Like Home.jpg
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.

1945 The Future is Yours Protect It .jpg
"A blood test and a physical examination--every year, for you and yours."

1941 Know For Sure.jpg
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.

1941 Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.

1941 What You Dont Know Can Hurt You.jpg
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"

This poster advises audiences to be tested.

1941* A Million Victims.jpg
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.

1940 Men as Fit as Machines.jpg
"regular physical check-ups...with blood tests"

This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.

1940 Von Article 9.jpg
This image is a poster warning audiences about quack treatments. It urges people to see a physician or health officer. This is from an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in Survey Graphic giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
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