Luther Terry

Luther Terry (1911-1985) was the United States Surgeon General from 1961-65. He campaigned to curb cigarette smoking in America and spearheaded the use of health warning labels on tobacco products.

Portrait of Luther Terry, U.S. Surgeon General who led the report linking smoking to cancer
Courtesy of U.S. National Library of Science

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Portrait of Luther Terry, U.S. Surgeon General who led the report linking smoking to cancer