The Urban Archeologist: VD and that burning sensation

Salacious title, isn't it? The fact of the matter is that VD was a real problem for enlisted men during WWII and during other global conflicts.

There was a need for a marketing campaign that would reach every man. There were many poster campaigns, films on the topic, " When Syphilis Comes March Home Again."  ( I made that up)  and of course, matchbooks.

Take a look at these less salacious, but equally fun matchbooks.