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1944 AAFTC You May Think Shes Your Gal.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster warns that women may be promiscuous and advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1943* ASHA AA Pamphlet Cover.jpg
This is the cover to a syphilis pamphlet created for African American audiences. It shows a mother getting her blood drawn for a blood test while her husband and daughter look on.

1943 MS Syphilis AA Pamplet.jpg
This is the cover for a pamphlet created for African American audiences. It features a photograph of a black woman getting blood drawn.

1943 GA Bad Blood Pamphlet Prostitute.jpg
These images are from a pamphlet created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…

1943 GA Good Blood Pamphlet.jpg
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…

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…

1941 Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution.jpg
"Outbreak of syphilis infections in a rural county : Monroe County, Tennessee"

This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.

1941 Batchelor Cartoon Strips 11.jpg
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…

1941 Batchelor Cartoon Strips 5.jpg
This comic strip shows Jane consulting her doctor and getting a prenatal syphilis test. She has a healthy baby. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.

1941 Batchelor Cartoon Strips 2.jpg
This comic strip shows a couple, Frank and Ann, who consult their physician and get premarital syphilis exams. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.

1940* If You Want to Drop Bombs.jpg
"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.

1940 warning these enemies.jpg
This cartoon warns that women with venereal disease are threats to military men. Two women are shown waiting on a corner, smoking. They are labeled "gonorrhea" and "syphilis." A sign shows that military bases are nearby.

1940 vd covers the earth.jpg
"Learn to protect yourself NOW"

This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.

1940 two girls i know.jpg
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…

1940 syphilis could have ruined my home.jpg
"the Doctor found my infection and REGULAR TREATMENTS saved me and my children"

This poster promotes adequate treatment by a physician and reminds viewers that syphilis can affect the family.

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 self control is self-preservation.jpg
"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"

This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.

1940 Safeguard the Family .jpg
This poster promotes National Social Hygiene Day as a way to protect the family.

1940 prevent syphilis.jpg
This poster urges couples to take steps to prevent syphilis in marriage.

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

1940 For Home And Country.jpg
"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…

1940 Dont Be Her Pin Up Boy.jpg
This cartoon features a woman labeled "venereal disease" holding a letter. Photos of three different men are tacked on the wall behind her.

1943 easy to get.jpg
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.

1941 Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.

false shame and fear 1938.jpeg
This poster shows a man and woman bowing their heads in shame and urges audiences to have a blood test.

"Have your blood tested."
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