Luther Leonidas Terry
Luther Leonidas Terry (born September 15, 1911 in Red Level , Covington County , Alabama , † March 29, 1985 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) was an American medic and from March 2, 1961 to October 1, 1965, Surgeon General of the United States . He was named Surgeon General by President John F. Kennedy and was best known for his warnings about the health effects of tobacco use .
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| SURNAME | Terry, Luther Leonidas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American medic, Surgeon General of the United States |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 15, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Red Level , Alabama |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 29, 1985 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |