We do not advocate smoking. The health risks of smoking have been widely communicated to the American public for decades. Despite significant declines over the last 60 years, tobacco use continues and smoking is still considered the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
For many years, there were no governmental restrictions on advertising nicotine products. Print, audio and video advertisements used images and slogans such as these to promote their products.
- “Come to where the flavor is, come to Marlboro Country”
- “Winston tastes good, like a cigarette should”
- “I’d walk a mile for a Camel”
- “Come up to Kool”
- “Lucky Strike means fine tobacco”
- “Call for Phillip Morris”
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