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1943 I Know All About Women.jpg
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…

1943 Them Days Is Gone Forever.jpg
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…

1941 Know for Sure .jpg
This poster featuring a happy newlywed couple advises people to be tested for syphilis before marriage.

1942-44 For Prevention of Venereal Diseases.jpg
This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.

1942-44 IV Triste Fin.jpg
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.

1942-44 Batchelor My Boy 2.jpg
Two older men sit having a drink. One says, "My boy was wounded in the African landing." The other man, looking disappointed, replies, "Mine was wounded in this country by a street walker."

1943 Your Face if So Familiar.jpg
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…

1943 Sneaky Professor.jpg
This comic poster warns audiences about the dangers of quack doctors offering fake cures for VD.

1944 Most Promiscuous Women .jpg
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"

1943 They Dont Mix Comic.jpg
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Welcome Home.jpg
This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.

1942-44 Stupid Cupid 7.jpg
This comic poster shows a serviceman who picks up a woman at a dance hall and fails to use prophylaxis. He ends up in the VD ward.

1942-44 Pro-tection Chart.jpg
This poster shows the various locations where servicemen at the Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base can get prophylaxis.

1942-44 Your Country Needs You.jpg
This poster warns that VD is a threat to the war effort.

1943 Them Days Is Gone Forever.jpg
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…

1943 Axis Partners .jpg
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…

1944 Pro Station Map.jpg
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.

1943 Wake Up!.jpg
"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"

1943 Fighting Words.jpg
"'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.

1943 Easy to Get.jpg
"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.

1943 Beware Venereal Diseases.jpg
This poster features a snake and warns of the serious effects of VD--pain, feebleness, sorrow, and misery.

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1942-1944 Two New Gremlins.jpg
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea gremlins chaining up a serviceman.

1942-1944 In Her Hands.jpg
"Avoid V.D."

This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.

1942-1944 50 Missions Overseas.jpg
"Suspect! PRO-tect!"

This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.

1942-1944 2 Months.jpg
This poster features a hand wiping away a graph. It warns that VD requires a long convalescence.

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1942-44 Youre Doing a Great Job.jpg
This poster shows the Axis leaders congratulating a prostitute for spreading VD. Below them, the venereal ward is full.

1942-44 Your Stay Here is Temporary.jpg
This poster warns soldiers stationed in Asia to avoid VD through abstinence or prophylaxis use.

"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…

1942-44 You Must Play Safe.jpg
This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 You Cant Slap a Jap.jpg
"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.

1942-44 You Are Americas Defense.jpg
This poster shows a fighting soldier and warns servicemen that their VD hurts the war effort.

1942-44 Wound Stripe.jpg
This poster tells the story of Private Blotz who contracts VD.

"Citation: George Q. Blotz, A.S.N. 00000000. Private. For conspicuous stupidity on the field of dishonor. On the night of August 4, 1942 Pvt. Blotz went to the town nearest his post.…

1942-44 When Speed Counts.jpg
This poster advertises a new prophylaxis kit.

1942-44 What Will You Tell Them?.jpg
"Beware of VD"

This poster features a soldier returning home on crutches. It advises servicemen to avoid VD so they won't feel ashamed when they return home.

1942-44 Warning!.jpg
"Learn How to Protect Your Family and Community From Them"

This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.

1942-44 Wait Soldier!.jpg
"Don't let V.D. do this to you! PROPHYLAXIS will see you through."This poster features an image of a blind man walking with a cane. It warns audiences to use prophylaxis to prevent these effects.

1942-44 VD Worst of the Three.jpg
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.

1942-44 True to You.jpg
This poster features an image of young woman and appeals to soldiers to keep their sweethearts devotion and abstinence in mind.

1942-44 Thse Blotch Our Record.jpg
This poster would have been used to keep track of monthly VD cases. It features an image of a record book.

1942-44 Throw Money Away.jpg
"Don't Take a Chance Take a 'Pro'!!"

This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.

1942-44 Thoroughbred.jpg
This poster promotes prophylaxis.

1942-44 The Price.jpg
This poster shows a serviceman at a bar being approached by a woman. It implies that the woman is a prostitute who will spread disease.

1942-44 The New One Tube.jpg
"Ask about it : Learn! : Avoid Disease"

This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.

1942-44 Sunk Without Trace.jpg
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…

1942-44 Streamlined for GIs.jpg
"Simple, Easy, Effective : Always Use Soap and Water First"

This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.

1942-44 Stop Sabotage.jpg
"prevent venereal disease"

This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.

1942-44 Still at the Top of the Sick List.jpg
This poster informs audiences that even though VD rates in the military are down, syphilis and gonorrhea still cost the military many days lost.

"Though the Army's venereal disease rate rose in 1940 and '41, this trend was checked in 1942 and the…

1942-44 Soldier Beware!.jpg
This poster advices servicemen to practice abstinence or use prophylaxis to avoid venereal disease.

"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of…

1942-44 Smart Soldiers.jpg
This poster warns soldiers to avoid pick-ups. It shows a man with a sore on his lip.

1942-44 Second Front 2.jpg
This poster shows Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo pleased with all the soldiers queueing for the VD clinic.

1942-44 Protect Yourself!.jpg
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
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