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"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
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.…
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2.…
"Yes, It's Stupid to Throw Your Money Away, But..It's Just as Stupid to Get a Venereal Disease!"
"Don't Take a Chance Take a 'Pro'!!"
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.
"50 Missions Overseas..but, Knocked down by VD"
"Suspect! PRO-tect!"
This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.
This poster advises servicemen to avoid VD.
"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.
"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.
Santa Delivering Pro Packettes
This poster shows Santa Claus delivering prophylaxis packettes to servicemen.
"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.
"All For One, One For All!"
"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.
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.
"The Man Who Wasn't There"
"He Let His Buddies Down By Getting a Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.
"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.
"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.
"Time is Short!"
"Two Days is Too Late! Take a 'Pro' in Two Hours!"
This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.
This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.
"Your Face is So Familiar"
This comic poster shows a number of servicemen at a diner. One talks to a woman sitting alone but another soldier picks her up and leaves with her. While the original man is upset that the other stole his pick-up, the other men explain that he was…
"Beware VD, Venereal Disease May Get Your Next"
This poster warns audiences about venereal disease. "VD" grips a serviceman around the waist.
"This Ain't No Laughing Matter!"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Don't Ever Forget When She Has Allure, An Ounce of Prevention, Is Worth A Pound of Cure! So Bear It in Mind--When On One of Your Sprees, It Can Happen to You--Venereal Disease!"
"Don't Ever Forget When She Has Allure, An Ounce of Prevention, Is Worth A Pound of Cure! So Bear It in Mind--When On One of Your Sprees, It Can Happen to You--Venereal Disease!"
"Don't be HER pin-up boy."
This cartoon features a woman labeled "venereal disease" holding a letter. Photos of three different men are tacked on the wall behind her.
"From Time Immemorial Venereal Disease Rates Have Risen Alarmingly During Wars"
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
"He's Doing His Job...Let's Do Ours!"
"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.
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
"War Front of Home Front, America Needs You Healthy!"
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"
"V.D. (Venereal Diseases) Can Be Cured : Go to Your Doctor or Clinic Today"
"For Protection Use Prophylaxis"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Health is a Patriotic Duty"
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.
"Sneaky and the Professor"
This comic poster warns audiences about the dangers of quack doctors offering fake cures for VD.
"For Home and Country."
"Avoid Venereal Disease."
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
"One broken wheel stops a watch and--one broken man stops a mission"
"Number 6 stopped by venereal disease."
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
"Two Girls I Know What to Meet You in the Worst Way"
This poster conveys that prostitution spreads venereal disease to servicemen. A soldier is labeled "The Young, The Brave, The Strong." The woman speaking is labeled prostitution. Behind her stand two female figures with skeletal faces identified as…
"The Venereal Wards are Full of Wise Guys in Bed"
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the…
"Your Country Needs You, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns that VD is a threat to the war effort.
"WARNING: Don't Be An...Optomistic Oliver"
"Avoid VD"
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
This poster warns servicemen not to make assumptions about pick-ups and assume they don't have VD.
"What Will You Tell Them?"
"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.
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.
"The Price? YOU..Will Pay It!"
This poster shows a serviceman at a bar being approached by a woman. It implies that the woman is a prostitute who will spread disease.
"They Don't Mix"
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.
"Health Helps: Bill and Joe Go On Leave"
This comic shows the positive choices soldiers make when a town provides them with "wholesome recreation" and social events, nice places to stay, and "nice" girls to spend time with. At the end of the comic, Bill and Jim comment that they enjoyed…
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"Two New Gremlins!"
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea gremlins chaining up a serviceman.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea...the Axis Partners"
This comic poster shows a serviceman leaving a brothel and then being stalked by anthropomorphized syphilis and gonorrhea germs. The germs are presented as German and Japanese stereotypes. They try to prevent the young man from going to the…
"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…
"There's Our Second Front"
This poster shows Mussolini, Hitler, and Tojo pleased with all the soldiers queueing for the VD clinic.
"The Amateur is just as dangerous as the Prostitute"
"The army can protect you against many diseases...it can't keep you from getting a venereal disease Unless you--Pro"
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
"Don't Sweat It Out!"
"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.
"Them Days is Gone Forever"
This comic poster shows two servicemen considering a visit to a brothel. One advises the other against it, explaining how he earlier contracted VD.
"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got…
"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got…
"Medal of Horror"
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
"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.
"Wait Soldier!"
"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.
"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.
"Let Nothing Stop You! Prophylaxis"
This poster promotes prophylaxis.
"Almost!"
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.
"Going Home? Don't Be Delayed by VD"
This poster warns soldiers that their return home may be delayed if they contract venereal disease.
"Venereal Disease Rates"
"It's Too High, Soldier! Better Get it Low! After Each Exposure Always Take a Pro!"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
"Exposing Yourself to a 'VD' Without Taking a Pro Means That...You Are a Saboteur"
"...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.
"Easy to Get..Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"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.
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.