Churchill Was a Smoker
Winston Churchill was a frequent cigar smoker, as were most folks back in the day. As smoking became more and more taboo, the English government decided to start photoshopping the cigars out of his hands and mouth to promote a better image of him.
The Photo that Circulated
This was the photo that circulated worldwide. It's much more recognizable without the cigar hanging out of his mouth! In a way, the photoshop job does create a more positive image of him, even if it alters history...
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