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"The Amateur is just as dangerous as the Prostitute"
"The army can protect you against many diseases...it can't keep you from getting a venereal disease Unless you--Pro"
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
"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.
"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.
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"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.
"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.
"Stay on the Beam, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns audiences to use prophylaxis.
"Beware VD, Venereal Disease May Get Your Next"
This poster warns audiences about venereal disease. "VD" grips a serviceman around the waist.
"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.
"Our Carelessness, Their Secret Weapon"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"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 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.
"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.
"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.
"Hello Darling"
"I'll show you a good time --for a price £1. and Syphilis"
This poster features a woman smoking. The text connects her with syphilis.
This poster features a woman smoking. The text connects her with syphilis.
"PROphylaxis PROvides PROtection!"
"Help Close This Clinic!"
This poster features a venereal disease clinic with a swastika on the roof. It advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster features a venereal disease clinic with a swastika on the roof. It advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Medal of Horror"
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
"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.
"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…
"WARNING: Don't Be An...Optomistic Oliver"
"Avoid VD"
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
"This Pharmacy is Cooperating"
This poster would have been put in pharmacy windows to signal their participation in the campaign to promote adequate education and treatment about syphilis.
"Prophylaxis" Octopus
A sword labeled prophylaxis cuts off the tentacles of an octopus labeled VD. The arms have the names of different venereal diseases on them.