Luther Terry

Politician

1911 – 1985

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Who was Luther Terry?

Luther Terry was an American physician and public health official. He was appointed the ninth Surgeon General of the United States from 1961 to 1965, and is best known for his warnings against the dangers and the impact of tobacco use on health.

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Born
Sep 15, 1911
Red Level
Also known as
  • Dr. Luther Leonidas Terry
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Tulane University
  • Birmingham–Southern College
Lived in
  • Birmingham
Died
Mar 29, 1985
Philadelphia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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