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"Sneaky and the Professor"
This comic poster warns audiences about the dangers of quack doctors offering fake cures for VD.
"Smart Soldiers Don't Get Venereal Disease, Avoid Pickups!"
This poster warns soldiers to avoid pick-ups. It shows a man with a sore on his lip.
"She May Look Clean--But"
"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."
"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
"She Is True To You! Are You True to Her? Avoid Venereal Disease"
This poster features an image of young woman and appeals to soldiers to keep their sweethearts devotion and abstinence in mind.
"Sex Relations Are NOT Necessary for HEALTH of 'MANHOOD'"
"If You Are Foolish Enough to Expose Yourself--Be Sure You Take a Prophylaxis To Prevent Venereal Disease"
This poster asserts that sex is not necessary and that men who do engage in sexual activity should use prophylaxis.
This poster asserts that sex is not necessary and that men who do engage in sexual activity should use prophylaxis.
"Sex Exposure Without Prophylaxis, Pro Axis"
"Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.
This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.
"Self-Control is Self-Preservation"
"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
"Resolved--If You Won't Say No! Take a 'Pro!'"
This poster advises servicemen to make a resolution to use prophylaxis if they have sex.
"Protect Yourself!"
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
"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.
"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.
"Private Caution Says...Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"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."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
"Private Caution Says...'Watch Your Step, Soldier!"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
This is one poster in a…
This is one poster in a…
"Private Caution Says...'Watch Out, Buddy, Or You'll Catch It!'"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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 or use the individual 'PRO-KIT'…
"Private Caution Says...'Wake Up, Soldier!'"
"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
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"Private Caution Says...'Don't Take Chances'"
"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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."
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"Pay to The Order of Adolph, Musso, and Hirohito"
This poster informs viewers of the number of days of labor lost as a result of VD. It also conveys that this helps the US's enemies.
"Our Carelessness, Their Secret Weapon"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"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…
"Nice Going Men"
In this comic a sailor contracts VD from a pick-up, uses quack medicine to try and cure the illness, and then is sick in the midst of battle. Later his fellow sailors chastise him and tell him to see the medical officer.
"My Boy Was Wounded"
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."
"Mujer de la Calle"
The poster shows a woman outside a dance hall smoking and associates her with venereal disease.
"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"
"Minutes Here Will Prevent Days Here"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.
This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.
"Men Who Know Say No to Prostitutes, Spreaders of Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.
"Medal of Horror"
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
"Marching in the Ranks of the Enemy!"
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"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.
"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.
"Live up to it soldier--"
"'I bet you're stronger 'n' braver than anybody!' : Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : 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…
"Let There Be Light"
In this comic strip, sailors are eager to make it to land so they can meet some women. One sailor picks up a woman in the park at night but flees later when he sees her in the light and she is unattractive. As the sailor runs away, another quips that…
"Let Nothing Stop You! Prophylaxis"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"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.
"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…
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"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.
"Kill This Partner of The Axis, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster shows the Axis leaders and a mosquito labeled "VD" surrounding a swastika.
"Juke Joint Sniper, Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman smoking outside of a "juke joint" and warns audiences that she is a source of VD.
"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.
"It's Simple, It's Easy, The New Pro Kit"
This poster promotes new prophylaxis kits. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
"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.
"It Can Happen Here!"
"In 1942 This Station Had: [Blank] Cases of Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Taken Promptly After Exposure Would Have Prevented Them : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
"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.
"Infamous Honor For Distinguished Service to the Reich!"
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."
"In the Air--Team Work Counts! Don't Be the Weak Link!"
This poster warns servicemen not to let down the "team" by contracting VD from a pick-up.
"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.
"If You Want to Slap the Japs!"
"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.
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.
"If You Want to Drop Bombs on the Rising Sun Don't Be a Bum!"
"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.
This poster warns servicemen that contracting VD from pick-ups is common and may prevent them from contributing to the war effort.
"I Should Have Gone to the Pro Station"
This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.