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1942-44 Easy Pick-ups!.jpg
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"

1942-44 No Is The Best Tactic.jpg
This poster promotes prophylaxis.

1942-44 Buddy Its Great to Know Youre Safe 2.jpg
"'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.

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.

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

This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.

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

This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.

1942-44 Big Step Forward.jpg
"The New Pro Kit : Simple, Easy, Effective"

This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.

1944 AAFTC All For One.jpg
"Don't Let Your Team Down! Don't Let V.D. Put You on the Sidelines!"

This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.

1942-44 Almost!.jpg
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.

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

1942-44 Another Enemy 2.jpg
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…

1942-44 Axis Agents A Toast.jpg
"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.

1942-44 Beware VD.jpg
This poster warns audiences about venereal disease. "VD" grips a serviceman around the waist.

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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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1942-44 Common Sense Protection.jpg
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.

1942-44 Danger.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

1942-44 Did You Know.jpg
"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…

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 Destroy Parent Powers.jpg
"Gonorrhea, The Great Sterilizer"

This poster warns about the effects of gonorrhea and urges parents not to neglect their children.

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…

1942-44 Dont Drop the Ball.jpg
"Use Prophylaxis!"

This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.

1942 Dont Sweat It Out.jpg
"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.

1942-44 Don't Sweat It Out.jpg
"If you've been exposed...Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster advises servicemen 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.

1940* You Art a Sabateur.jpg
"...Whether or Not You Get a Venereal Disease You Still Are Gambling With the Freedom of Your Country by Your Carelessness"This poster warns soldiers that failing to use prophylaxis threatens the nation.

1942-44 Every Man Dreams.jpg
"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.

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

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.

1942 Fool the Axis.jpg
"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.

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

1942-44 For Protection Use Prophylaxis.jpg
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Going Home?.jpg
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.

1942-44 Good News!.jpg
"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.

1942-44 Happiness Ahead.jpg
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"

This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.

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

This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.

1944 AAFTC Heads I Win.jpg
"Signed: Venereal Disease : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"

This poster warns servicemen that VD hurts the war effort.

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1942-44 Hello Darling.jpg
"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.

1942-44 Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg
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.…

1942-44 Hooey Phooey.jpg
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…

1942-44 How to Take a Pro.jpg
"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.

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…

1942-44 Let Em All Down.jpg
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.

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.

1940* If You Want to Drop Bombs.jpg
"Remember -- 80% of venereal infections were acquired from pickups!"

This poster warns servicemen that contracting VD from pick-ups is common and may prevent them from contributing to the war effort.

1944 AAFTC Slap Japs.jpg
"Don't Take Chances Without a 'Pro'"

This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.

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

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

1940* In the Air Teamwork Counts.jpg
This poster warns servicemen not to let down the "team" by contracting VD from a pick-up.

1944 AAFTC Infamous Honor Reich.jpg
This cartoon shows Hitler pinning a medal on a figure labeled "V.D. Cases" along with others representing "Admiral Complacency," "General Rumor," and "Fifth Columnist Saboteur."

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1942-44 2 Point Technique 2.jpg
"1 Careless with a Pick-Up 2 Carless with a Prophylactic"

In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.
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