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"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.
"Going Home? Don't Be Delayed by VD"
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.
"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.
"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"
"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.
"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.
"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.
"V.D. Worst of the Three"
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.
"Wake Up!"
"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"
"Soldier Beware! The Invisible Enemy"
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…
"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of…
"Your Stay Here is TEMPORARY, Syphilis and Gonorrhea are Permanent!"
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'…
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…
"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.
"Stop Sabotage"
"prevent venereal disease"
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.
"Know For Sure, Get Blood Tests Before Marriage"
This poster featuring a happy newlywed couple advises people to be tested for syphilis before marriage.
"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.
"Welcome Home, For the Welcome Home on that Furlough, You'll Want a Clean Past...!"
This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.
"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.
"Stay on the Beam, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns audiences to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"'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.
"Common Sense Protection, Prophylaxis"
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
"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.
"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.
"...easy 'pick-ups'!"
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"
"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.
"Good News!"
"Gonorrhea can be cured in a few hours : Syphilis can be treated in a few days : Visit Your Doctor of Clinic : There's a Clinic Near You"
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
"Happiness Ahead--For the Healthy but Not for the Diseased"
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Mujer de la Calle"
The poster shows a woman outside a dance hall smoking and associates her with venereal disease.
"It's Simple, It's Easy, The New Pro Kit"
This poster promotes new prophylaxis kits. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"The New Pro Kit, Simple, Easy, Effective"
"Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"...Gonorrhea! 'No,' Is the Best Tactic; the Next, Prophylactic!"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"Once There Was a Man"
This poster tells the story of a man who gets drunk, fails to use prophylaxis, and ends up with VD. Part of the "Rum and Women Just Don't Mix Series."
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were…
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were…
"Protect Yourself!"
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
"Streamlined for G.I.'s, The New Pro Kit"
"Simple, Easy, Effective : Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
"Sunk Without Trace, One Good Soldier"
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…
"Torpedoed? You Bet Your Life! Hitler didn't do it..but he might just as well have. This…
"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.
"These Blotch Our Record, Help Keep This Page White!"
This poster would have been used to keep track of monthly VD cases. It features an image of a record book.
"When Speed Counts, The New Pro Kit"
This poster advertises a new prophylaxis kit.
"You Are America's Defense, If You are Infected with Clap, Syphilis That Defense is Weakened!"
This poster shows a fighting soldier and warns servicemen that their VD hurts the war effort.
"You Cant Slap a Jap With the Clap!"
"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.
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.
"I.V. Triste Fin a Una Licencia, La Profilaxis Impide la Infeccion Venerea!"
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.
"For Prevention of Venereal Diseases"
This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.
"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…
"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…