Luther Leonidas Terry
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Luther Leonidas Terry was the United States Surgeon General known for sending out the warning that tobacco is a health hazard. This warning was issued on January 11 1964. His statement has had a worldwide impact and is still the basis of all tobacco controversies today.

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