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Originally Posted by Pat R
I guess that I was the only one that was fascinated that the American Tobacco Company controlled 96% of the cigarette output in the world in 1910.
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Hey Pat,
Having grown up in Winston Salem… I assumed everyone knew how dominant ATC was during the time. Tobacco products built our city, state, and played a huge roll in rebuilding the South and the Nation after the Civil War.
It’s probably a lot more difficult to see today, as the anti smoking campaigns of the 1990’s raised awareness on the health risks and caused a decline in consumption. Congress also passed a number of laws curtailing the placement of advertising of tobacco products, which further decreased exposure and usage.
20 years ago… everyone knew Winston Salem, as the home of Reynolds Tobacco Co….I doubt most people under 30 have any idea the impact tobacco made on every facet of American life just a short time ago.
Be well Brian
PS I love reading the old articles… makes me remember all of those trips to the library stacks