Today in history: Nixon limits cigarette ads

In 1970, the avid pipe smoker supported the legislation at the urging of public health advocates

President Nixon in 1970
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April 1, 1953: President Eisenhower signed a bill creating the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (today Health and Human Services).

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