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This cartoon shows boats labeled law, education, scientific medicine, and public health sweeping away mines representing quackery to safeguard the "National Anti-Syphilis Campaign" ship. It is featured in the NSHD broadside.

"Learn How to Protect Your Family and Community From Them"

This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.

"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."

"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

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.

This poster warns servicemen not to let down the "team" by contracting VD from a pick-up.