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1944 Photos Window Billboard - Version 3.jpg
The billboard in this photograph emphasizes that men should stay healthy to help contribute to the war effort.

"V.D. (Venereal Diseases) Can Be Cured : Go to Your Doctor or Clinic Today"

1944 Industrial Program Newsletter.jpg
This is a page from a health newsletter created for workers by a industrial health program in Fort Greene, an area in Brooklyn, NY. Each issue focused on different health issue. Two of the issues this year were on syphilis.

1944 Hidden Costs in Industry.jpg
"Recent studies of 216,000 industrial workers show an average of 2.98% syphilitic"

This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.

1941 Batchelor Workers Strike Down Enemies.jpg
This image conveys that venereal disease is a threat to industrial production and the war effort. Gonorrhea and syphilis appear as planes bombing a factory while a worker looks on.

1941 Batchelor Cartoon Strips 10.jpg
This comic strip shows the initiation of an industry syphilis control program. It makes clear that screening employees for syphilis improves efficiency and that results will be confidential.

1940 two men who had syphilis.jpg
"He took treatments regularly. He didn't."

This poster contrasts the fate of two men with syphilis. It shows a happy man who got treatment and a man on crutches who did not.

1940 Joe Cared for his Lathe.jpg
"--But He Didn't Pay Much Attention to His Body--He Caught Syphilis! : Play Safe--Guard Against VD"

This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.

1940 Health Patriotic Duty.jpg
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.

1940 Enemy Agent.jpg
This cartoon conveys that venereal disease threatens workers and therefore undermines the war effort.

1941 What You Dont Know Can Hurt You.jpg
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"

This poster advises audiences to be tested.

1941 find syphilis.jpg
"Help Employees Get Blood Tests"

The poster promotes syphilis tests by employers.

1940 the enemy is syphilis.jpg
"Enlist employees in a campaign against it"

This poster urges workers to get involved in anti-syphilis efforts.

1940 syphilis menace to industry.jpg
"Dont Lose Your Pay"

This poster warns viewers that syphilis can cause lead to loss of income.
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