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1942-44 IV Triste Fin.jpg
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.

1942-44 Welcome Home.jpg
This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.

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"

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

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

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

This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.

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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1942-44 What Will You Tell Them?.jpg
"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.

1942-44 Wait Soldier!.jpg
"Don't let V.D. do this to you! PROPHYLAXIS will see you through."This poster features an image of a blind man walking with a cane. It warns audiences to use prophylaxis to prevent these effects.

1942-44 VD Worst of the Three.jpg
This poster shows a skeletal woman representing VD walking arm in arm with Hitler and Hirohito.

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

This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.

1942-44 Optimistic Oliver.jpg
"Avoid VD"

This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.

1942-44 Loaded? 2.jpg
"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.

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1942-44 Kill This Partner 2.jpg
This poster shows the Axis leaders and a mosquito labeled "VD" surrounding a swastika.

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

1942-44 EV a Veces.jpg
"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.

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

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

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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.

1942 Knock Out VD.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.

1945 calling all communities .jpg
This poster is promoting community participation in National Social Hygiene Day.

1944 NSHD Poster Unite Against.jpg
This is a promotional poster for National Social Hygiene Day that urges community participation to help support the war effort.

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1944 Industrial Program Unite Poster.jpg
This poster urges community participation in VD control to strengthen the war effort. This version has been personalized for use by a industrial health program in Fort Greene, an area in Brooklyn, NY.

"VD Delays Victory : Let's Know The Facts :…

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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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.

1940 she may look clean.jpg
"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."

1940 Prevention Watchword.jpg
This poster urges communities to get involved in National Social Hygiene Day to help eradicate VD.

"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…

1940 keep vd down.jpg
"Support the American Social Hygiene Assciation : Give the United Way"

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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 Hes Doing His Job.jpg
"Prepare youth for national service : Protect youth from VD and vice : Preserve family life : National Social Hygiene Day"

This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.

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

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.…
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