The Nazis Led the First Non-Smoking Campaign

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In the late 30s Nazis began condemning smoking with propaganda with posters and health warnings. Soldiers had restrictions and were only allowed 6 cigarettes per day. No smoking was allowed in the party offices, public transit, or bomb shelters. A tax was also imposed. Smoking was seen as a genetic poison by the Nazis. Female smokers were seen as unfit for marriage or motherhood. It was also seen as a habit associated with Jews, gypsies, blacks, and intellectuals. The picture is courtesy of stormfront.org