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The account of how the leaf came to be in 1839 on the Caswell County, N.C

Sharing the story of Americana through the lens of the Tobacco Industry, weaving stories and history while we demonstrate the craftsmanship and artistry of hand rolling cigars

This is not too surprising because smoking is a well-known risk factor for CVD and is responsible for 20% of CVD deaths 19

In recent years Altria has portrayed itself as a veritable guardian of public health, touting the relative safety of its non-combustible nicotine products and hiring officials from the FDA, the American Legacy Foundation, and even the former director of the World Health Organizations tobacco control program to promote tobacco harm reduction