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1942 Parents First Best Teachers.jpg
This poster urges parents to deal frankly with their children's questions about sex, connecting social hygiene education to their future success.

"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…

1930 Hare and Tortoise.jpg
This poster describes long- and short-term social hygiene programs.

"The Hare-Emergency Program: Treatment of every carrier of syphilis infection. The Tortoise-Long-Range Educational Program: Building in children and youth habits of self-control…

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

as old as creation 1937.jpg
This poster advises people to consult their physicians for information on syphilis treatment.

1942-44 Prophylaxis Octopus 2.jpg
A sword labeled prophylaxis cuts off the tentacles of an octopus labeled VD. The arms have the names of different venereal diseases on them.

1942-44 Thoroughbred.jpg
This poster promotes prophylaxis.

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

1940 Giraffe.jpg
This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.

1944 Elephant.jpg
The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.

1945 The Future is Yours Protect It .jpg
"A blood test and a physical examination--every year, for you and yours."

1938 Horse and Buggy.gif
These photographs show young people parading around the Kips Bay Yorkville area of New York City to promote their anti-syphilis campaign. They are dressed as pilgrims and driving a horse and buggy to bring attention to outdated and backwards ideas…
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