"I Know All About Women"
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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 and explains the effects of the illness, and the importance of full treatment and prophylaxis.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Navy)
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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 Careless--He thinks "pick-ups" are okay--Them days is gone forever!"
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Know For Sure, Get Blood Tests Before Marriage"
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This poster featuring a happy newlywed couple advises people to be tested for syphilis before marriage.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"For Prevention of Venereal Diseases"
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This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"I.V. Triste Fin a Una Licencia, La Profilaxis Impide la Infeccion Venerea!"
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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.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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Italian
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"My Boy Was Wounded"
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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."
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=C.D.+Batchelor%2C+artist">C.D. Batchelor, artist</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Your Face is So Familiar"
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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 lucky to avoid contracting VD from the woman.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Sneaky and the Professor"
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This comic poster warns audiences about the dangers of quack doctors offering fake cures for VD.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Most <em>Promiscuous women</em> have VENEREAL DISEASE!"
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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"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sgt.+Epstein%2C+artist">Sgt. Epstein, artist</a>
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"They Don't Mix"
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This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Welcome Home, For the Welcome Home on that Furlough, You'll Want a Clean Past...!"
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This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"The Stupid Cupid"
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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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Medical+V.D.+Control+Headquarters%2C+AAFEFTC.">Medical V.D. Control Headquarters, AAFEFTC.</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
M.A.A.B. "PRO"-tection Chart
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This poster shows the various locations where servicemen at the Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base can get prophylaxis.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Your Country Needs You, Use Prophylaxis"
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This poster warns that VD is a threat to the war effort.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Them Days is Gone Forever"
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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 a does--that kind of stuff don't pay-- : Oh-h, baby! How I suffered! What a sap I was!---But, say--- : Them Days is gone forever!"
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Syphilis and Gonorrhea...the Axis Partners"
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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 prophylaxis station after having sex.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Map Showing Prophylaxis Stations"
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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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sgt.+M.+Goodman%2C+Tyndall+Field%2C+Panama+City%2C+FL%2C+artist">Sgt. M. Goodman, Tyndall Field, Panama City, FL, artist</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Wake Up!"
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"Defend Yourself Against Venereal Disease, Take a Prophylaxis"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sgt.+T.B.S.+Range+Office%2C+OFEGTG">Sgt. T.B.S. Range Office, OFEGTG</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Fighting Words for Fighting Men"
"'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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Range+Office%2C+FSEGTG">Range Office, FSEGTG</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Easy to Get..Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
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"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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sgt.+Epstein%2C+artist">Sgt. Epstein, artist</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=45&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Medical+Department%2C+U.S.+Army%2C+S.O.S.">Medical Department, U.S. Army, S.O.S.</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"Beware! Venereal Diseases, Don't <span style="text-decoration:underline;">You</span> Be A Victim"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Effects">Venereal disease—Effects</a>
This poster features a snake and warns of the serious effects of VD--pain, feebleness, sorrow, and misery.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Range+Office+FSEGTG">Range Office FSEGTG</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-32%09">NARA: 112-P-32 </a>
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"Two New Gremlins!"
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II%E2%80%94Military+">World War II—Military </a>
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea gremlins chaining up a serviceman.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lt.+Chesney%2C+artist">Lt. Chesney, artist</a>
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"In Her Hands Is...The Symbol of Wholesomeness And Health!"
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"Avoid V.D."
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=V.D.+Control+Office%2C+Shaw+Field%2C+Sumter%2C+SC">V.D. Control Office, Shaw Field, Sumter, SC</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-6">NARA: 112-P-6</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"50 Missions Overseas..but, Knocked down by VD"
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II%E2%80%94Military+">World War II—Military </a>
"Suspect! PRO-tect!"
This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=AAFPDC">AAFPDC</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-4">NARA: 112-P-4</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"2 Months of Convalescing, Wiped Out By VD, Suspect PRO-tect!"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Effects">Venereal disease—Effects</a>
This poster features a hand wiping away a graph. It warns that VD requires a long convalescence.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=AAFPDC">AAFPDC</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-18">NARA: 112-P-18</a>
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"'You're Doing A Great Job For Us, Honey'"
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This poster shows the Axis leaders congratulating a prostitute for spreading VD. Below them, the venereal ward is full.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Your Stay Here is TEMPORARY, Syphilis and Gonorrhea are Permanent!"
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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' stations)"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Shyam+Offset+Ltd.%2C+Karachi%2C+%5BIndia%5D">Shyam Offset Ltd., Karachi, [India]</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"You Must Play Safe, If Exposed to Syphilis Take a Prophylaxis"
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This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Ft.+Benjamin+Harrison%2C+IN">Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"You Cant Slap a Jap With the Clap!"
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"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.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-120">NARA: 112-P-120</a>
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"You Are America's Defense, If You are Infected with Clap, Syphilis That Defense is Weakened!"
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This poster shows a fighting soldier and warns servicemen that their VD hurts the war effort.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-119">NARA: 112-P-119</a>
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"You Don't Get a Wound Stripe For an Injury Like This"
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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. Arriving there, he proceeded to get drunk in the quickest possible manner. Shortly afterwards taking no precautions and with utter disregard of personal safety he exposed himself completely to venereal disease. The stupidity displayed by Pvt. Blotz on this occasion reflects great discredit upon himself and the military service. Residence at Present: G.U. Ward : Borinquen Field, P.R."
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=G.U.+Ward%2C+Borinquen+Field%2C+Puerto+Rico">G.U. Ward, Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-25">NARA: 112-P-25</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"When Speed Counts, The New Pro Kit"
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This poster advertises a new prophylaxis kit.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
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"What Will You Tell Them?"
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"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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Erlwarde%2C+artist">Erlwarde, artist</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=S-3+-+342+Engineers%2C+GS.+Regt">S-3 - 342 Engineers, GS. Regt</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
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<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"Warning! Venereal Diseases"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease+control--Community+participation+">Venereal disease control--Community participation </a>
"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.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=ASHA">ASHA</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944+">circa 1942 to 1944 </a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-81">NARA: 112-P-81</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"Wait Soldier!"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Prevention%E2%80%94Prophylaxis+">Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis </a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Effects">Venereal disease—Effects</a>
"Don't let V.D. do this to you! <span style="text-decoration:underline;">PROPHYLAXIS</span> <em>will</em> see you through."<br /><br />This poster features an image of a blind man walking with a cane. It warns audiences to use prophylaxis to prevent these effects.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Pvt.+Model%2C+artist">Pvt. Model, artist</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-118+">NARA: 112-P-118 </a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"V.D. Worst of the Three"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Threat+to+war+effort">Venereal disease—Threat to war effort</a>
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sgt.+Reese%2C+artist">Sgt. Reese, artist</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=AAFSAT+Drafting+Dept">AAFSAT Drafting Dept</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+112-P-20">NARA: 112-P-20</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II">United States—World War II</a>
"She Is True To You! Are You True to Her? Avoid Venereal Disease"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II%E2%80%94Military+">World War II—Military </a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Prevention%E2%80%94Self-control+">Venereal disease—Prevention—Self-control </a>
This poster features an image of young woman and appeals to soldiers to keep their sweethearts devotion and abstinence in mind.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=913th+Engineers+Air+Force+Headquarters+Company%2C+Army+Air+Forces+School+of+Applied+Tactics%2C+Orlando%2C+FL">913th Engineers Air Force Headquarters Company, Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, Orlando, FL</a>
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"These Blotch Our Record, Help Keep This Page White!"
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This poster would have been used to keep track of monthly VD cases. It features an image of a record book.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Yes, It's Stupid to Throw Your Money Away, But..It's Just as Stupid to Get a Venereal Disease!"
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"Don't Take a Chance Take a 'Pro'!!"
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Thoroughbred Protection...Prophylaxis"
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This poster promotes prophylaxis.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"The Price? YOU..Will Pay It!"
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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.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Have You Seen The New One Tube Prophylaxis for V.D."
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"Ask about it : Learn! : Avoid Disease"
This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Sunk Without Trace, One Good Soldier"
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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 soldier really 'dosed himself up' one night and hasn't been worth a tinkers damn ever since! Broken in health, broken in rank, broken in mentality. He's just a liability to himself and to Uncle Sam..Be smart! Remember: Rum and Women Just don't mix"
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Streamlined for G.I.'s, The New Pro Kit"
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"Simple, Easy, Effective : Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Stop Sabotage"
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"prevent venereal disease"
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=TR+AIDS+SAAAB">TR AIDS SAAAB</a>
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
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"Still at the Top of the Sick List"
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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 rate for World War II is now much lower than in World War I. But syphilis and gonorrhea are still among the chief causes of lost time in the Army. The same is true of the Navy."
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Soldier Beware! The Invisible Enemy"
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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 Prophylaxis Stations"
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+to+1944">circa 1942 to 1944</a>
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"Smart Soldiers Don't Get Venereal Disease, Avoid Pickups!"
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This poster warns soldiers to avoid pick-ups. It shows a man with a sore on his lip.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=S%2FSgt+Louis++Jamme%2C+artist">S/Sgt Louis Jamme, artist</a>
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=circa+1942+and+1944">circa 1942 and 1944</a>
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"There's Our Second Front"
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This poster shows Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo pleased with all the soldiers queueing for the VD clinic.
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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"Protect Yourself!"
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"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
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